Ambulatory Clinical Documentation Specialist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The Ambulatory Fee Clinical Documentation Specialist is responsible for following ambulatory facility and clinic
processes while providing clinically based reviews of documentation to capture accurate charges for services rendered.
The Ambulatory Clinical Documentation Specialist will engage with providers to provide documentation education in
addition to providing Profee Education and training, ProFee opportunity identification and provide any additional support
to the providers as required and needed.
The goal of concurrent review includes facilitation of appropriate physician documentation of care delivered to accurately reflect patient severity of illness, risk of morality and care provided.
Specific reviews are both determined internally and by requirements/requests of external payers or regulatory agencies and play a significant role in reporting quality of care outcomes and in obtaining accurate and compliant reimbursement for acute care and ambulatory services.
Duties include of the Ambulatory Clinical Documentation Specialist:Duties include:Conduct chart reviews of the ambulatory setting daily and as requested to regularly review thedocumentation and charge accuracy and to integrate into educational sessions with the Clinicaldepartments and medical staffPerforms review of accounts identified or requested for potential opportunity and opportunity forprovider education. Conducts additional research to help resolve the areas of opportunity andidentify the root cause of the potential missed opportunitiesProvides reporting and feedback to the Clinical Departments based on claim accuracy and chartreviews to encourage greater understanding and ownership of documentation and chargeaccuracyMaintains current knowledge of applicable regulatory standards, which may impact utilization ofprocesses and systemsDemonstrates creativity and enthusiasm while pursuing the goals of the department and theorganizationProvides education to providers and other staff as deemed appropriateMaintains the ability to be flexible and prioritizes daily responsibilitiesAttends meetings, educations sessions and trainings as scheduledMaintains strict confidentiality of all patients, employee and physician information according toHIPAA guidelines
All other duties as assigned for both Clinical and Ambulatory Clinical Documentation SpecialistOther Job Responsibilities Include:1. Shares in organization’s vision, demonstrates its values, supports its philosophy and is sensitiveto its mission. Demonstrates knowledge of and follows departmental and hospital policies andphysician office procedures2. Seeks out opportunities for individual growth and development, including attending variousmeetings, conferences, courses, seeking certifications, as required.3. Uses tact and sensitivity when communicating with patients, visitors, co-workers, and other personnel4. Serves on department and/or institutional committees as requested

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, or Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Health Information Management or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting or of 5 years experience in coding in an acute hospital setting
• RN, BSN, RHIA or RHIT credential required
• Education: Minimum Associate Degree
• Licensure / Certification: CCS-P, CPC, CRC, or other coding credential a. RN or LPN helpful but not required
• Knowledge of care delivery documentation systems and related medical record documents.
• Knowledge of age-specific needs and the elements of disease processes and related procedures.
• Strong broad-based clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology/physiology of disease processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated good nurse-physician relationships in the past and can maintain those going forward.
• Working knowledge of inpatient admission criteria.
• Ability to work independently in a time-oriented environment.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with the operation of basic office equipment.
• Assertive personality traits to facilitate ongoing physician communication.
• Ability to stand, sit and walk for periods of time is required in the performance of job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Medicare reimbursement system and coding structures preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chart reviews of the ambulatory setting daily and as requested to regularly review thedocumentation and charge accuracy and to integrate into educational sessions with the Clinicaldepartments and medical staff
• Performs review of accounts identified or requested for potential opportunity and opportunity forprovider education.
• Conducts additional research to help resolve the areas of opportunity andidentify the root cause of the potential missed opportunities
• Provides reporting and feedback to the Clinical Departments based on claim accuracy and chartreviews to encourage greater understanding and ownership of documentation and chargeaccuracy
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable regulatory standards, which may impact utilization ofprocesses and systems
• Demonstrates creativity and enthusiasm while pursuing the goals of the department and theorganization
• Provides education to providers and other staff as deemed appropriate
• Maintains the ability to be flexible and prioritizes daily responsibilities
• Attends meetings, educations sessions and trainings as scheduled
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all patients, employee and physician information according toHIPAA guidelines
• Shares in organization’s vision, demonstrates its values, supports its philosophy and is sensitiveto its mission.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows departmental and hospital policies andphysician office procedures
• Seeks out opportunities for individual growth and development, including attending variousmeetings, conferences, courses, seeking certifications, as required.
• Uses tact and sensitivity when communicating with patients, visitors, co-workers, and other personnel
• Serves on department and/or institutional committees as requested

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees