Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist-rn

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
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Review death medical records
Ensure severity of illness captured
Educate providers of care
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (RN) to enhance the quality of clinical documentation and ensure accurate representation of patient care for reimbursement purposes. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse or certified coding professional with extensive clinical experience and a focus on documentation accuracy. **

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.

Matching Summary

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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 and ensure accurate representation of patient care for reimbursement purposes. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse or certified coding professional with extensive clinical experience and a focus on documentation accuracy. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • review death medical records
  • ensure severity of illness captured
  • educate providers of care
  • improve quality and completeness of documentation

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork and diversity
  • collaborative health care organization
  • 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
  • Current CCDS

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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