Clinical Documentation Specialist
About the role
The Clinical Documentation Specialist facilitates modifications to clinical documentation through concurrent interaction with physicians and other members of the health care team to support that appropriate clinical severity is captured for the level of service rendered to all inpatient customers.
Requirements
- Education: RN (BSN preferred) or RHIT/RHIA (Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred)
- Experience: RN with ICD-10 knowledge or IP coding experience or RHIT/RHIA with 5 years coding experience
- Clinical expertise and knowledge of complex disease processes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in organization and planning
- Proficiency in computer usage including database and spreadsheet analysis, presentation programs, word processing and Internet searching
- Understanding of organizational policies and procedures
- Working knowledge of quality improvement theory and practice
- Ability and willingness to seek out and accept change
- Demonstrates adaptability and self-motivation by staying abreast of CMS rules and regulations and incorporating those changes into daily practice
- Knowledge of federal, state and private payer regulations
- Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in State of Minnesota, or certified as RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCD
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in organization and planning
- Proficiency in computer usage including database and spreadsheet analysis, presentation programs, word processing and Internet searching
Benefits
- Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
- 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
- Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
- Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
- Education/Tuition Reimbursement
- 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.
Work Group
- Non Contract
- Hours per two week pay period: 80
- Shift: Days 8 hours
- Weekend Requirement: None
- Call Requirement: None
- Remote or On-site: Remote
- FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Sponsorship
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.