CDI Specialist: Elevate Medical Records Quality

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist for a full-time position in Lake Charles, LA. The role involves improving the quality and accuracy of medical records through interaction with medical staff. Candidates must have a relevant clinical degree and at least one year of coding experience in acute care. Additional certifications in clinical documentation are preferred. The position requires effective communication skills and the ability to adapt to various physical demands of the role.

Qualifications

• One year clinical documentation or coding experience in acute care setting.
• Strong communication skills with physicians required.
• Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) or Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient admissions to improve documentation quality.
• Initiate physician interaction to clarify documentation.
• Maintain communication with the patient care team and coding staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

ICD-9 or ICD-10 coding knowledge

Computer skills

Education

Clinical allied health degree

Certification/Licensure: MD, DO, PA, RN/BSN, RHIA, or RHIT

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist for a full-time position in Lake Charles, LA. The role involves improving the quality and accuracy of medical records through interaction with medical staff. Candidates must have a relevant clinical degree and at least one year of coding experience in acute care. Additional certifications in clinical documentation are preferred. The position requires effective communication skills and the ability to adapt to various physical demands of the role.