Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist-rn

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Not specified (assumed to be onsite or hybrid based on the nature of the role).
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 (RN) to enhance the quality of clinical documentation. This temporary position involves working closely with healthcare providers to ensure accurate patient records and coding, ultimately improving patient care and resource utilization

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 (RN) to enhance the quality of clinical documentation. This temporary position involves working closely with healthcare providers to ensure accurate patient records and coding, ultimately improving patient care and resource utilization.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits Eligible

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 champion
  • collaborative healthcare organization
  • 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
  • CCS certification and 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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