Manager of Clinical Documentation (CCDS), Partial Remote - Clinical Data Management

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Clinical Documentation Integrity provides daily oversight to the Clinical Documentation Integrity Team. The CDI Manager will work in collaboration with CDI specialists, clinicians, coders, and all members of the healthcare team to ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation within the medical record.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field and 5 years of related experience.
• CCDS - Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist certification is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Agile leadership and management skills to promote the effectiveness of the CDI program.
• Knowledge of CDI fundamentals, Official Coding Guidelines, and common CDI key performance indicators.

Nice To Haves

• CCS - Certified Coding Specialist certification

Responsibilities

• Supervision of all phases of the Clinical Documentation process, including:
• Review processes of complex patients of different ages and development in acute and chronic disease states.
• Education and communication plan.
• Provide direction for the provision of education to the medical staff and the healthcare team regarding clinical documentation opportunities, coding and reimbursement issues, as well as performance improvement methodologies.
• Assume responsibility for professional development through participation at workshops, conferences, and/or in-services and maintain appropriate records of participation.
• Understand and disseminate reports to appropriate administrative personnel indicating productivity and success of the CDI program.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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