Clinical Documentation Specialist
About the role
Embark on a rewarding career with Nacogdoches Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
Responsibilities
- Provides clinically based concurrent and retrospective review of inpatient Medicare medical records to evaluate the utilization and documentation of acute care services
- Facilitates appropriate physician documentation of care to accurately reflect patient severity of illness and risk of mortality
- Plays a significant role in reporting quality of care outcomes and in obtaining accurate and compliant reimbursement for acute care services
Qualifications
- Must possess a current, valid RN license and relevant education
- Three years clinical experience in an acute setting
- Required Licensure: Registered nurse or Licensed Masters Social Worker
- Required certifications to be completed by 3 months of employment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Organization
Nacogdoches Medical Center has been serving the East Texas community for nearly 50 years with a focus on caring for patients and a strong team environment. Service lines at the hospital include obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (including a cath lab and electrophysiology capabilities), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatments) and weight loss surgery. These services help the medical center provide treatment options close to home for patients.