Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist-rn

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Not specified
Review death medical records
Improve clinical documentation quality
Ensure accurate patient severity
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist, preferably a Registered Nurse or a Coding professional, to enhance the quality of clinical documentation and ensure accurate reimbursement coding. The role demands extensive clinical knowledge and collaboration with healthcare providers to capture critical patient data

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.
  • 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.
  • The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist, preferably a Registered Nurse or a Coding professional, to enhance the quality of clinical documentation and ensure accurate reimbursement coding. The role demands extensive clinical knowledge and collaboration with healthcare providers to capture critical patient data.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • review death medical records
  • improve clinical documentation quality
  • ensure accurate patient severity
  • educate healthcare providers
  • analyze health record documentation

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork and diversity
  • 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

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