Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist-rn

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Not specified
Review death medical records
Improve documentation quality
Ensure severity of illness captured
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist who is a Registered Nurse (RN) or a certified coding professional. The role focuses on enhancing the quality of clinical documentation, ensuring accurate representation of patient care for reimbursement purposes

Job Summary

  • The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist is responsible for improving overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation to ensure that the information in the medical record accurately reflects the patient's severity of illness, clinical needs, and utilization of resources.
  • This position is responsible for reviewing death medical records to ensure the severity of illness and risk of mortality has been captured at the highest level.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist who is a Registered Nurse (RN) or a certified coding professional. The role focuses on enhancing the quality of clinical documentation, ensuring accurate representation of patient care for reimbursement purposes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • review death medical records
  • improve documentation quality
  • ensure severity of illness captured
  • educate healthcare providers
  • understand disease processes

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork and diversity
  • collaborative healthcare organization
  • focus on patient care

Key Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN) with current license
  • 4 years inpatient clinical experience
  • CCS certification and 6 years inpatient coding experience
  • documented education in anatomy/physiology and pharmacology
  • Current CCDS

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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