Pediatric CDI Consultant

About the role

The Pediatric Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Consultant at e4health will review patient medical records to ensure accurate and complete documentation reflecting the patient's severity and complexity of illness. This role requires working closely with providers and coders to align documentation with the patient's clinical needs.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records as assigned for complete and accurate documentation of all relevant diagnoses and procedures
• Initiate and complete queries as necessary to reflect accurate data regarding the patient’s inpatient or outpatient visit
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with HIPAA
• Demonstrate understanding of the business of healthcare: DRG payer issues, audit risks, documentation opportunities, quality metrics, hierarchical condition categories
• Work closely with the client, co-workers, and management to meet the specific needs of each assignment in alignment with core values
• Utilize computer software based on the specific client requirements

Requirements

• 3+ years of clinical documentation integrity experience
• Pediatric CDI experience such as at a Children's Hospital
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), in addition to RN license is required
• Current RN license or graduate of medical school with 5+ years of acute care experience preferred
• Strong analytical skills to clinically evaluate the medical record
• Ability to use a PC for medical record review along with proficiency utilizing Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Effective communication skills with e4health management and clients

Benefits

• Adequate salary
• Full benefits package including 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
• PTO policy

Physical Demands

• Sitting, talking, hearing, and near vision required over 90% of the time
• Feeling required over 90% of the time
• Reaching required about 50% of the time

Working Conditions

• Indoors, with protection from weather conditions
• Noisy environment present only in unusual situations

Equal Opportunity Employer

e4health is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Applicants for U.S. based positions with e4health must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.