Clinical Documentation Specialist

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

8d • $30

About The Position

The Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) is responsible for the analysis of case mix comparison to identify clinical documentation gaps for the purpose of education and communication to physicians and hospital leadership. Review admissions concurrently to identify an initial working Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) and ensure completeness and accuracy of the medical record. This role will work with other team members to develop educational plans for documentation improvement, clinical, and organizational development. At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity. Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Requirements

• Master's Degree and No Experience necessary/On-the-Job Training. Pediatric (preferred) clinical experience or coding utilizing ICD-10, PCS and CPT codes. CDIS Certification education can count towards related experience.
• Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years experience. Pediatric (preferred) clinical experience or coding utilizing ICD-10, PCS and CPT codes. CDIS Certification education can count towards related experience.
• Associate's Degree and 5-7 years experience. Pediatric (preferred) clinical experience or coding utilizing ICD-10, PCS and CPT codes. CDIS Certification education can count towards related experience.
• HS diploma or equivalent and 7 or more years experience. Pediatric (preferred) clinical experience or coding utilizing ICD-10, PCS and CPT codes. CDIS Certification education can count towards related experience.
• RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO
• One of the following required upon hire: Licensed Practical Nurse MO Licensed Practical Nurse KS Registered Health Information Technician Registered Health Information Administrator Certified Pediatric Nurse Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric (preferred) clinical experience or coding utilizing ICD-10, PCS and CPT codes.
• CDIS Certification education can count towards related experience.
• Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) Preferred Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Conducts concurrent review for documentation integrity and working diagnosis-related group (DRG) assignment.
• Conducts focus review of facility KPI trends.
• Performs analytical review of identified areas of opportunity.

Benefits

• The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees