Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist

Thomas Jefferson University • Northeast Philadelphia, PA

4d • Remote

About The Position

Under the direction of the CDI Manager, the Clinical Documentation Specialist reviews medical records to facilitate accurate and complete medical record documentation to reflect clinical treatment, decisions, and diagnoses used for measuring and reporting hospital and physician outcomes. The specialist accurately identifies additional documentation opportunities and places appropriate queries and/or communicates with physicians, coders, and other health team members for documentation improvement. This role works independently and primarily in an approved remote home work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management or related field. Certification, Associate or Bachelor in other healthcare related field with experience noted below.
• Expert working knowledge of HIPPA PHI and all laws relative to access PHI (protected Health Information).
• Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Office applications required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Motivated, organized with excellent Interpersonal skills, analytical skills.
• Ability to read and communicate in the English Language.

Nice To Haves

• CCDS, CDIP certification preferred.
• RN/BSN preferred.
• RHIA, or RHIT with CCS, MD or DO will be considered.
• Working knowledge of Medicare reimbursement system and coding structures preferred.
• 5 years of Critical Care/Emergency medicine or 5 years of Medical Surgical Experience preferred.
• 2-3 years Clinical Documentation Improvement experience or 5 years of Coding experience preferred.
• MD/DO with two years of experience as a concurrent or retrospective coder or documentation specialist in an inpatient acute care facility using the United States IPPS system will be considered.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately reviews medical records concurrently for completeness in documentation of diagnostic and procedural information for compliance to CMS, DOH regulatory, and financial requirements.
• Assures documentation of diagnoses, procedures, co-morbid, and complication conditions are reflected on the medical record to support proper severity of illness, intensity of service, and risk of mortality classifications and designated quality reviews.
• Prepare well written and compliant queries to communicate with physicians and other providers regarding missing, incomplete or clarifying information needed in the medical record.
• Works closely with coding staff to assure that documentation of discharge diagnosis and any co-existing co-morbidities are a complete reflection of the patient’s clinical status and care.
• Interacts and continuously educates physicians (attending’s, residents and interns), nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
• Provides real-time intervention/education when needed to promote correct coding, regulatory compliance, and correction of documentation deficiencies.
• Maintains productivity expectations.
• Accurately records activity in CDI software tracking tool.
• Demonstrates working effectively and independently in a remote home work environment, and effectively trouble shoots systems issues in accordance with dept policy and procedures.
• Review medical record for other identified regulatory requirements as applicable.
• Tracks and trends issues identified during concurrent reviews.
• Attend department meetings.
• Actively contribute to the continued improvement and success of the department and the hospital.
• Attends continuing education meetings, in-services, and training session and audioconferences related to coding and CDI to maintain skills and stay abreast of coding guideline changes and best practice CDI processes.
• Demonstrate initiative, judgement and creative ability in performance of job duties.
• Identify problems with process and suggest possible solutions.
• Function in a professional, efficient and positive manner.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits
• tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

What This Job Offers

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