CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION COORD -VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM (FULL-TIME)

UHS • Las Vegas, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Valley Health System has expanded into an integrated health network that serves more than two million people in Southern Nevada. Starting with Valley Hospital Medical Center in 1979, the Valley Health System has grown to include Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center, Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, Henderson Hospital , Valley Health Specialty Hospital and West Henderson Hospital.
Provides clinically based concurrent and retrospective review of inpatient medical records to evaluate the utilization and documentation of acute care services. The goal of concurrent review includes facilitation of appropriate physician documentation of care delivered to accurately reflect patient severity of illness and risk of mortality. 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 services.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Nursing or International Medical Graduate
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in an acute care setting
• Computer proficiency to include word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with the operation of basic office equipment.
• Current RN license in the state in which they reside/practice if Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of age-specific needs and 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
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently in a time oriented environment is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Critical care, medical/surgical or Emergency Department nursing preferred.
• Working knowledge of inpatient admission criteria, Medicare reimbursement system and coding systems preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinically based concurrent and retrospective review of inpatient medical records to evaluate the utilization and documentation of acute care services.
• Facilitates appropriate physician documentation of care delivered to accurately reflect patient severity of illness and risk of mortality.
• Conducts specific reviews determined internally and by requirements/requests of external payers or regulatory agencies.
• Plays a significant role in reporting quality of care outcomes.
• Ensures accurate and compliant reimbursement for acute care services.

Benefits

• Comprehensive education and training center
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree