Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist-rn

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
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Review death medical records
Ensure severity of illness captured
Interact with physicians and staff
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist who is a Registered Nurse or a certified coding professional with extensive clinical experience. The role focuses on enhancing the quality and completeness of clinical documentation to accurately reflect patient care and ensure appropriate 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 including Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, and Education discount for staff and dependents.

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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 with extensive clinical experience. The role focuses on enhancing the quality and completeness of clinical documentation to accurately reflect patient care and ensure appropriate reimbursement. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits Eligible: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • review death medical records
  • ensure severity of illness captured
  • interact with physicians and staff
  • facilitate clarification of documentation

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork and diversity
  • collaborative healthcare organization
  • 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
  • OR Coding professional with CCS certification
  • 6 years inpatient coding experience
  • documented education in anatomy/physiology and pharmacology

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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