Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist to join our team!  Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. 

Facilitates improvement in the overall quality, completeness, and accuracy of medical record documentation. Obtains appropriate clinical documentation through extensive interaction with physicians, nursing and other patient care staff and facility coding staff to ensure that clinical documentation reflects the level of service rendered to patients is complete and accurate. Educates all members of patient care team on documentation guidelines on an on-going basis. Maintains positive and open communications with physicians, interdisciplinary care team members, and coding staff. Meets and/or exceeds productivity and quality expectations as outlined by department policy, including but not limited to number of average daily reviews, missed query opportunities, clinician response rate, and clinician agree rate. 

Schedule: 

• Flexible Daytime hours with the possibility of working weekends if desired, after orientation. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Either a bachelor’s degree in nursing OR an associate degree in nursing along with 2 years CDI experience) or bachelor’s degree in allied health field
  • 5 years acute care hospital experience
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Active RN Licensure
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Proven proficiency in the operation of the following: Personal Computer, Telephone, Fax Machine, Photocopier, Printer, and electronic medical record.
  • Knowledge of ICD 10 and DRG Guidelines

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Clinical documentation integrity, clinical quality improvement, utilization review, discharge planning, or case management experience preferred.
  • Coding experience preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to utilize critical thinking skills and ability to integrate knowledge.
  • Shares, commits to and models Park Nicollet objectives, goals, values, mission, and vision.
  • Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to assess, evaluate and teach all members of the care team.
  • Practices and models professional behavior
  • Possesses ability to work collaboratively and establish rapport with physicians, managers, and staff of multiple disciplines to assure positive outcomes.
  • Ability to establish personal and professional credibility in the organization.
  • Demonstrates strength in managing complex situations, teaching, functioning as a positive change agent, conflict management, systems thinking and situation analysis.
  • Mature verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.