Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist-rn

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Not specified
Improve clinical documentation quality
Ensure accurate patient severity
Review death medical records
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (RN) to enhance the quality and completeness of clinical documentation in medical records. The ideal candidate should possess a current RN license with extensive clinical experience or a coding professional with relevant certifications

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 and completeness of clinical documentation in medical records. The ideal candidate should possess a current RN license with extensive clinical experience or a coding professional with relevant certifications.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • improve clinical documentation quality
  • ensure accurate patient severity
  • review death medical records
  • educate healthcare providers
  • utilization of resources

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
  • CCS certification and 6 years inpatient coding experience
  • documented education in anatomy/physiology and pharmacology

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Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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