Geisinger
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist Senior
Geisinger, Rutherford, New Jersey, us, 07070
Employer Industry: Healthcare Services
Why consider this job opportunity
Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
Work remotely from home in Pennsylvania
Comprehensive healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision and dental
Supportive and collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusion
Chance to make a positive impact on patient care and clinical documentation
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)
Review inpatient medical records within 24 to 48 hours of admission to evaluate documentation for accurate diagnosis and procedure assignments
Pursue subsequent reviews of records every three days to support working DRG assignments upon discharge
Formulate queries for missing, conflicting, or unclear documentation
Provide ongoing education to physicians and healthcare providers on clinical documentation improvement
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to resolve documentation queries prior to patient discharge
What is Required (Qualifications)
Associate's Degree in a Medical/Healthcare Field is required; Bachelor's Degree is preferred
Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in Clinical Documentation Improvement or a similar field
Current certification as either a Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist, Certified Risk Adjustment Coder, Registered Health Information Technician, or Certified Professional Coder
Strong analytical thinking and problem management skills
Proficient in computer literacy and interpersonal communication
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience with statistical data analysis and trending for clinical documentation improvement
Familiarity with training tools for quality documentation and coding improvement
Previous mentorship or training experience with new staff
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Why consider this job opportunity
Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
Work remotely from home in Pennsylvania
Comprehensive healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision and dental
Supportive and collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusion
Chance to make a positive impact on patient care and clinical documentation
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)
Review inpatient medical records within 24 to 48 hours of admission to evaluate documentation for accurate diagnosis and procedure assignments
Pursue subsequent reviews of records every three days to support working DRG assignments upon discharge
Formulate queries for missing, conflicting, or unclear documentation
Provide ongoing education to physicians and healthcare providers on clinical documentation improvement
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to resolve documentation queries prior to patient discharge
What is Required (Qualifications)
Associate's Degree in a Medical/Healthcare Field is required; Bachelor's Degree is preferred
Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in Clinical Documentation Improvement or a similar field
Current certification as either a Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist, Certified Risk Adjustment Coder, Registered Health Information Technician, or Certified Professional Coder
Strong analytical thinking and problem management skills
Proficient in computer literacy and interpersonal communication
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience with statistical data analysis and trending for clinical documentation improvement
Familiarity with training tools for quality documentation and coding improvement
Previous mentorship or training experience with new staff
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