The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist with a nursing or coding background to enhance the quality of clinical documentation and ensure accurate patient information for reimbursement purposes. The ideal candidate should have substantial clinical experience or coding certification and be proficient in documentation standards
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 with a nursing or coding background to enhance the quality of clinical documentation and ensure accurate patient information for reimbursement purposes. The ideal candidate should have substantial clinical experience or coding certification and be proficient in documentation standards.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
review death medical records
improve documentation quality
ensure patient severity captured
interact with healthcare team
Nice-to-have
teamwork and diversity
collaborative healthcare organization
educational opportunities
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