The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist who is a Registered Nurse or a certified coding professional to enhance the quality of clinical documentation. The role involves collaboration with healthcare providers to ensure accurate documentation reflecting patient care, severity of illness, and proper coding for 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 works with the providers of care to capture the clinical care in a code format for reimbursement and to ensure UAMS has the correct case mix.
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.
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist who is a Registered Nurse or a certified coding professional to enhance the quality of clinical documentation. The role involves collaboration with healthcare providers to ensure accurate documentation reflecting patient care, severity of illness, and proper coding for reimbursement.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
review death medical records
ensure severity of illness captured
educate providers of care
improve quality and completeness
analyze health record documentation
Nice-to-have
teamwork and diversity
collaborative health care organization
improving patient care
Key Requirements
Registered Nurse (RN) with current license
4 years inpatient clinical experience
Coding professional with CCS certification
6 years inpatient coding experience
Documented education in anatomy/physiology and pharmacology