Clinical Documentation Specialist 1

University of Miami; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks aClinical Documentation Specialist I (CDI I) to perform concurrent and retrospective reviews of inpatient records, ensuring accurate documentation for severity of illness and quality. You will interact with physicians, HIM and nursing staff, and contribute to CDMP education and process improvements across the team.

Qualified candidates have a nursing, HIM or related medical background with relevant CDI experience, and familiarity with DRG systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Information Management, or related medical field required.
• Current RN, MD or RHIA required.
• CCDS or CDIP certification preferred; shall obtain CCDS or CDIP within 3 years from date of hire.
• At least two years direct patient care in acute care setting or 3 years inpatient coding experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with 3M 360 Encompass preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient records to evaluate documentation and utilization for acute care services.
• Facilitate accurate documentation of severity of illness and quality in the chart.
• Query physicians for conflicting or incomplete documentation within established timelines.
• Ensure documentation supports DRG assignments and reimbursement appropriately.
• Participate in meetings and staff education on CDI processes and CDMP.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education/Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Health Information Management

Graduate Foreign Medical degree considered

CCDS or CDIP certification (preferred; obtain within 3 years)

Tools

Microsoft Office

3M 360 Encompass

Job description

The Clinical Documentation Specialist I (CDI) provide clinically based concurrent and retrospective review ofinpatient medical records to evaluate the documentation and utilization of acute care services. The CDI I facilitateaccurate documentation for severity of illness and quality in the medical record. This involves extensive recordreview, interaction with physicians, health information management professionals, and nursing staff. Activeparticipation in team meetings and education of staff in the Compliant Documentation Management Program(CDMP) process is a key role. Facilitates appropriate physician documentation of care to accurately reflect patientseverity of illness and risk mortality. Obtains accurate and compliant reimbursement for acute care services andreports quality of care outcomes. Collects data regarding timeliness of report completion to assist physicians inmeeting applicable rules and regulations. Verifies the documentation of the correct admission type and followsup on incorrect assignments immediately. Directs clinical documentation improvement and data abstraction.Ensures accurate and timely reviews of inpatient records. Adheres to University and unit-level policies andprocedures and safeguards University assets.Facilitates appropriate physician documentation of care to accurately reflect patient severity of illnessand risk of mortality.

1. 2. Reviews medical records and identifies potential gaps in clinical documentation for all assigned patienttypes and payer populations as directed on admission and throughout the hospitalization.
2. 3. Performs initial, concurrent review and follow up on assigned population consistent with departmentvolume and frequency requirements.
3. 4. Assigns working DRG based upon identification and selection of principal diagnosis, complications, orco-morbid conditions and/or valid OR procedures, including capture of POA indicators.
4. 5. Ensures documented conditions, clarifications, and coded diagnoses are clinically supported.
5. 6. Documents reviews and other pertinent information in designated systems by established deadlines.
6. 7. Uses clinical judgement to determine when and/or if a query is necessary.
7. 8. Queries physicians within established timelines via approved query forms for conflicting, imprecise,incomplete, illegible, or inconsistent documentation by requesting and obtaining additionaldocumentation within the health record when appropriate.
8. 9. Uses clinical judgement to determine appropriate and relevant clinical indicators and to discernappropriate reasonable diagnostic options when formulating non-standard queries.
9. 10. Interacts with Physicians to complete/resolve queries prior to patient discharge.
10. 11. Performs timely reconciliation of CDI-assigned DRG against final coded DRG.
11. 12. Escalates DRG mismatches as appropriate per established departmental protocols.
12. 13. Develops collaborative relationships to facilitate accomplishment of work goals.
13. 14. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills in building, negotiating, and maintaining crucial relationships.
14. 15. Demonstrates a willingness and ability to assist others.
15. 16. Understands and supports documentation strategies (upon completion of training) and continues toeducate self and team members using educational tools, videos and provided WebEx's.
16. 117. Recognizes opportunities for documentation improvement using strong clinical skills/knowledge.
17. 18. Uses critical thinking and sound judgment in decision making for reimbursement considerations inbalance with regulatory compliance.
18. 19. Strategically educates members of the patient-care team regarding documentation regulations andguidelines, including house staff, attending physicians, allied health practitioners, nursing, and caremanagement.
19. 20. Effectively and appropriately communicates with physicians and other healthcare providers as necessaryto ensure appropriate, accurate and complete clinical documentation.
20. 21. Communicates with HIM staff and collaborates with them to resolve discrepancies with DRGassignments and other coding issues.
21. 22. Complete well-timed follow-up case reviews (and secondary reviews as needed) on all concurrent caseswith priority given for resolution of those with clinical documentation clarifications.
22. 23. Participate in meetings, including feedback on outstanding issues, presentations for educationalopportunities and any other needs identified.
23. 24. Other duties may be assigned.
24. 25. Collects data regarding timeliness of report completion to assist physicians in meeting applicable rulesand regulations.
25. 26. Verifies the documentation of the correct admission type and follows up on incorrect assignmentsimmediately.
26. 27. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMICore_Clinical Documentation Specialist

Education:Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Information Management, or related medical field required. Graduate Foreign Medical degree will be considered.

Certification and Licensing:Current RN, MD or RHIA requiredCCDS or CDIP certification preferred; shall obtain CCDS or CDIP within 3 years from date of hire

Experience:At least two (2) years direct patient care in acute care setting or (3) years inpatient coding experience required. Prior clinical documentation improvement (CDI) experience preferred.

Demonstrated extensive clinical knowledge, critical-thinking skills, and understanding of disease processes, anatomy, pathophysiology, and disease management/treatment required.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) required.

Proficiency with technology/software required. Experience with 3M 360 Encompass preferred.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to write concisely and effectively when communicating with providers.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine.

As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care.

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Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:Staff