Clinical Documentation Specialist (Clinical Doc Integrity)

Clinical Documentation Specialist (Clinical Doc Integrity)

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.0 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM

Salary: Wages start at $53.78 an hour and up, based on relevant experience

Please note: This position is not remote if training is needed. On-site training for the first year is required.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a remote position for EXPERIENCED candidates only. However due to our pay practices, qualified candidates MUST reside within one of the following states: AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, KY, ME, MI, MT, NC, NM, NV, OH, OR, TN, TX, UT, WA. While candidates need to live or relocate to one of the aforementioned states, working remotely will require reliable broadband internet and personal cell phone service. Remote work may include working day-to-day operations during Pacific Standard business hours or online training.

Who We Are

Through the careful review of medical records and engagement with physicians, HIM coders, case managers and other healthcare team members, our Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) team facilitates improvement in the overall quality, completeness, and accuracy of medical record documentation.

Our CDI team promotes appropriate clinical documentation at the point of care to accurately reflect the patient's severity of illness, working diagnosis and clinical course of patient's hospitalization. As a CDI function, we often educate documentation guidelines to ensure our healthcare teams are upholding our documentation guidelines.

Who You Are

• You are an experienced RN who is passionate about quality and is known for your strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Not only is it easy for you, but you enjoy diving into information, being able to read, interpret and asses the data quickly and efficiently.
• Your detail orientation and organizational skills are top notch and you enjoy working with a close team of fun individuals.
• You thrive at creating and maintaining successful relationships, problem solving and being able to think creatively.

What You Must Have

Education

• BSN: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or higher), or related healthcare field, preferred.
• Completion of ACDIS CDI apprentice program, preferred.

Experience

• 2 years' experience in clinical practice areas such as acute care hospital, physician clinics, quality, case management, performance improvement, or informatics required.
• Experience in the healthcare revenue cycle, denials management, auditing, or case management preferred.

License/Certification

• RN: Registered Nurse licensed by Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) required upon start - OR - FMG: Foreign Medical Graduate with MBBS or equivalent degree
• Must obtain Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist - Outpatient (CCDS-O) through the Association for Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS) within 2 years of hire date

Preferred Certifications

• CCA: Certified Coding Associate (AHIMA)
• CCS: Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA)
• RHIA: Registered Health Information Administer (AHIMA)
• CDIP: Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (AHIMA)
• CRC: Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (AAPC)

Total Rewards Package

• Earn a competitive and progressive salary
• Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire
• Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution
• Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)
• Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans

At Asante, we are guided by our values below. Explore Asante more by visiting www.asante.org/careers

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.