RN, Clinical Documentation Specialist

Department:

34202 Enterprise Corporate - Clinical Excellence

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Hybrid Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

Pay Range

$37.50 - $56.25

Education/Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with BSN and five years direct clinical nursing experience required.

Licensure, Certification, And/Or Registration:

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of applicable state.
• Professional certification in Clinical Documentation (CCDS) highly recommended within two years of hire.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitates appropriate clinical documentation to support the severity of illness and complexity of care rendered to all patients. Follows CDMP processes for conducting medical record reviews, assigning a working MS-DRG using coding guidelines and querying physicians on a concurrent basis to ensure appropriate documentation appears in the medical record prior to coding and billing. Consistently meets established productivity targets for record review.
• Reviews and resolves any clinical issues arising in the pre-bill stage of medical coding to insure the most accurate DRG has been assigned for billing purposes. Works collaboratively with inpatient coding staff to identify any missed opportunities related to clinical documentation. Prompt and professional interactions are used to effectively to resolve any deficiency.
• Collaborates with case managers, nursing staff, quality and analytics and other ancillary staff as needed regarding interactions with physicians on documentation to resolve physician queries prior to patient discharge. Communicates information effectively by responding to questions, concerns and requests promptly. Encourages communication by promoting open dialogue.
• Provides one-on-one education to physicians, mid-level providers and other key healthcare providers regarding the need for accurate, specific and complete clinical documentation in the patients medical record. Support ICD-10-CM/PCS training for providers by reinforcing coding conventions and guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of documentation requirements and guidelines that recognize DRG payor issues and improves the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation. Maintains awareness of and works to facilitate optimal outcomes in the CDMP performance and compliance goals. Analyzes clinical status of patients, current treatment plan and past medical history and identifies potential gaps in physician documentation. Participates in departmental quality assurance activities.
• Demonstrates responsibility for personal development by participating in continuing education offerings. Maintains competence related to MS-DRG assignment, documentation requirements, ICD-10-CM/PCS code assignment and coding guidelines.
• Participates in clinical documentation compliance activities including hospital acquired conditions by assuring accurate documentation resulting in the most appropriate MS-DRG assignment. Conducts pre-bill medical record reviews, assuring compliance with coding and documentation guidelines. Identifies missed opportunities related to clinical documentation and coding guidelines. Seeks additional clarification of documentation from the physician as needed in the post-discharge period in order to ensure the medical record is complete and accurate. Follows CDMP procedures for moving medical records through pre-bill process in a timely manner.
• Utilizes software systems to collect and ensure the effectiveness of the data. Maintains integrity of data collection by ensuring accurate data entry. Demonstrates competence in navigation of software. Utilizes software as a resource in ensuring accurate documentation.
• Supports provision of age/developmentally appropriate patient care in accordance with age specific guidelines for the specific age groups served. Knowledge of physical, motor/sensory, mental, psychosocial, safety and developmental factors in the Age-Specific Care Guidelines is reflected in reviews of patient medical records and interactions with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong oral, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills Experience in developing and presenting education programs
• Competent computer skills including Knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook
• Self-motivated, self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to work in a collaborative atmosphere
• Ability to accept and incorporate critical comment
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Capable of critical thinking, reasoning, deduction and inference while displaying the ability to draw accurate conclusions

Our Commitment To You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.