RN - Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist

Education / Experience

• Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum 2 years hospital clinical experience required.
• Experience with DRG’s preferred.

License / Certification

• Active RN license required, Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) required or obtained within 3 years of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
• Must possess advanced computer skills to maintain databases, spreadsheets and develop reporting tools/graphs/control charts.
• Regulatory survey coordination experience strongly preferred.
• Must have knowledge of accrediting and regulatory agencies procedures and standard requirements.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to interact with physicians and other professionals.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal communications, teaching/presentation and writing skills, analytical and strong team building skills.
• Experience in project management, group facilitation and leadership group presentations preferred.
• Must have knowledge of process improvement methodologies.
• Must be self-directed and highly motivated with problem solving abilities.
• Exhibits a sufficient knowledge of clinical documentation requirements, DRG assignment, and clinical conditions or procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD and reimbursement methodologies.

Primary Location

• Corporate

Job

• RN -- Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist

Type

• Regular-Full time

Shift

• First Shift (United States of America)