Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist-rn

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Not specified
Review death medical records
Ensure severity of illness captured
Educate providers on admission types
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (RN) to enhance the quality and completeness of clinical documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing or coding, with experience in inpatient settings, and will work closely with healthcare providers to ensure accurate documentation for 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, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, Education discount, and Retirement matching.

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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. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing or coding, with experience in inpatient settings, and will work closely with healthcare providers to ensure accurate documentation for reimbursement.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Review death medical records
  • Ensure severity of illness captured
  • Educate providers on admission types
  • Analyze health record documentation
  • 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
  • Coding professional with CCS certification
  • 6 years inpatient coding experience
  • Documented education in anatomy/physiology and pharmacology
  • Current CCDS

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