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Full-time
associate degree
Posted 3d ago
~40 hrs/week
Remote in Lavonia, Georgia, United States
Responsibilities
The Clinical Documentation Specialist facilitates the accuracy and completeness of medical records through extensive review and collaboration with healthcare providers. They also educate the clinical team on documentation requirements to ensure appropriate severity of illness and risk of mortality are captured.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an Associate or Diploma degree in Nursing or Health Information Technology, along with a current RN license, RHIT, RHIA, or CCS certification. At least two years of experience in critical care, inpatient nursing, or inpatient coding is preferred.
Full job description
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Full time, Monday thru Friday. Position requires current RN license or CCS or RHIT with Inpatient Coding experience. This position will be based at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia, Georgia.
The Clinical Documentation Specialist utilizes advanced clinical and coding expertise to direct efforts toward the integrity of clinical documentation through the roles of reviewer, educator and consultant. Facilitates the overall quality, completeness, accuracy and integrity of medical record documentation through extensive record review.
Through extensive interaction with physicians and other members of the healthcare team, achieves appropriate clinical documentation to support code assignment, medical necessity, severity of illness, risk of mortality and level of services rendered to all patients. Participates in the development and delivery of education for providers and members of the healthcare team.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, standards, policies, procedures and decisions. Demonstrates understanding of appropriate clinical documentation, to ensure that the severity of illness, risk of mortality and level of services provided are accurately reflected in the health record. Assists in overall quality, timeliness and completeness of the health record to ensure appropriate data, provider communication and quality outcomes. Serves as a resource for appropriate clinical documentation. Communicates with and educates physicians and all other members of the healthcare team regarding clinical documentation and monitors provider engagement. Identifies learning opportunities for healthcare providers.Conducts concurrent reviews of selected patient health records to address legibility, clarity, completeness, consistency and precision of clinical documentation.Formulates compliant clarifications/queries following Trinity Health’s documentation integrity procedures. Interacts with physicians, nurses and ancillary staff regarding compliant documentation requirements, clarification/query requests and educational opportunities.Accurately codes all relevant, appropriate and compliant working diagnoses codes, establishing a working principle diagnosis and working DRG (MS or APR).Collaborates with coding staff to ensure documentation of discharge diagnoses and co-morbidities are a complete reflection of the patient’s clinical status and care. Resolves all discrepancies in a courteous manner.Demonstrates expertise in problem-solving skills based on theoretical knowledge, clinical experience and sound judgement and serves as a professional role model by demonstrating desirable practice behaviors. Proficient with leveraging the functions of 3M/360 for entering data related to CDI efficiencies and effectiveness. Performs other duties as assigned by leadership. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, accrediting agencies, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
MINIMIUM QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must possess an Associate/Diploma Degree in Nursing, or Health Information Technology (HIT) OR and Advanced degree in nursing or medical field such as NP/APN or PA. Must possess one of the below:
Current Registered Nurse License in the State of practice,
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA),
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT),
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required,
licensure as a physician assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse (NP/APN) or completion of medical school.
Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Documentation Improvement Professional (CDIP) preferred. Two (2) years experience in Critical Care, Medical or Surgical Inpatient Care Nursing, as an RN, physician assistant (PA), nurse practitioner/advanced practice nurse (NP/APN), medical school graduate or as an inpatient coder preferred. Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, collaboration and relationship-building skills. Strong critical thinking skills and ability to integrate knowledge. Prioritization and organizational skills required. Effective presentation/facilitation skills to accomplish educational goals for all members of the healthcare team. Demonstrated ability to use a standard desktop and Windows based computer system, including a basic understanding of email, internet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions on the job. Experience with databases, spreadsheet software and presentation software preferred. Accurate data entry skills and typing skills at minimum 30 wpm. Must be comfortable operating independently and in a collaborative environment. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Trinity Health.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Related keywords
Clinical Documentation SpecialistRNCCSRHITInpatient CodingMedical RecordDRGSeverity of IllnessRisk of Mortality3M/360HealthcareDocumentation IntegrityProvider EducationConcurrent ReviewClinical StatusCompliance
St. Peter’s serves in the spirit of the gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence in our communities.
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Albany, NY
LinkedIn followers
17,370
With more than 11,000 employees in more than 185 locations, St. Peter’s Health Partners is the Capital Region’s largest and most comprehensive not-for-profit integrated health care network, which provides high-quality, compassionate, and sophisticated care to thousands of people every day. St. Peter’s Health Partners is a member of Trinity Health. For more information, please visit www.SPHP.com.
Offices: 315 South Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208, US