CLINICAL DOC IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

Aspirus • Wausau, WI

247d • Remote

About The Position

Aspirus Wausau is seeking a CLINICAL DOC IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST to join our CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION team! The Clinical Doc Improvement Specialist will communicate with the healthcare team regarding missing, unclear, or conflicting medical record documentation to clarify and obtain the documentation that will support the appropriate severity of illness, expected risk of mortality and complexity of care. The ideal candidate would have a robust hospital direct patient care so that they understand the disease processes and diagnosis and symptomology of diagnoses. It would also be ideal if the candidate would have awareness of CDI, understanding DRG's, coding guidelines and as it has a significant impact on our quality metrics. This is accomplished by in depth chart reviews all day long. Training is quite extensive. There are modules (up to 40 hrs.) that need to be completed and then a one on one with a CDI trainer. HOURS: Full Time; 1.0 FTE or 80 hours per pay period. Day Shift. Fully remote.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years' acute care hospital experience.
• Experience in critical care, general medical and/or surgical nursing.
• Experience in educational presentations.
• Previous experience with criteria-based chart review such as case management, utilization management, managed care, or quality improvement.
• Clinical documentation improvement experience with knowledge and/or experience related to ICD code assignment and DRG assignment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the healthcare team regarding missing, unclear, or conflicting medical record documentation.
• Clarify and obtain documentation that supports the appropriate severity of illness, expected risk of mortality, and complexity of care.
• Conduct in-depth chart reviews.

Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals