Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist-rn

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Not specified
Review death medical records
Improve clinical documentation quality
Ensure accurate patient severity capture
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (RN) to enhance the quality and completeness of clinical documentation. The role requires a registered nurse or a coding professional with extensive inpatient experience and aims to ensure accurate medical records for optimal patient care and reimbursement

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.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (RN) to enhance the quality and completeness of clinical documentation. The role requires a registered nurse or a coding professional with extensive inpatient experience and aims to ensure accurate medical records for optimal patient care and reimbursement.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Review death medical records
  • Improve clinical documentation quality
  • Ensure accurate patient severity capture
  • Educate healthcare providers

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative healthcare organization
  • Teamwork and diversity champion
  • Focus on improving patient care

Key Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN) with current license
  • 4 years inpatient clinical experience
  • Experience in Quality, Case Management, Clinical Audit, or Data Abstraction
  • Coding professional with CCS certification
  • 6 years inpatient coding experience
  • Documented education in anatomy/physiology and pharmacology

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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