CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST(Remote after training)
Aspirus Health
Full Time (1.0 FTE, 80 hours every pay period)
Weekdays, general no weekends
Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.
Job Description:
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 what 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.
Experience/Qualifications:
- Posses an active Wisconsin and/or Michigan RN license. Minimum of two years' acute care hospital experience.
- Experience in critical care, general medical and/or surgical nursing, and experience in educational presentations are beneficial.
- Previous experience with criteria-based chart reviews 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.
✔Strong work-life balance
✔Full benefits for part-time and full-time employees
✔PTO starts day one
✔Retirement plan with employer match
✔Wellness programs for you and your family