Clinical Documentation Specialist/Educator (RN or CVT)- Cath Lab (FT)

Arkansas Heart Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Heart Hospital is seeking a qualified professional to manage accurate coding, charging, and reconciliation for procedures in the Cardiac Cath/EP labs, including inventory control and vendor negotiations. You will verify physicians' reports, edit Sensis procedure reports, and ensure supplies are available and current.

The role requires RN or CVT with current license; ACDIS CCDS preferred. Daily duties include stocking, ordering, tracking rebates, and collaborating with cardiologists to

Qualifications

• RN or CVT licensure required; current state RN license or CVT license.
• ACDIS CCDS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stock central supply items daily with cath lab transporter.
• Verify procedure and supply charges using Sensis and charge sheets.
• Complete daily cath lab statistical report.
• Place daily orders to replace used inventory.
• Maintain inventory par levels and tracking of rebates and tier pricing.
• Ensure supplies are in-date and ready for procedures.
• Coordinate with physicians on changes to inventory and equipment needs.

Skills

RN license

CVT background

ACDIS CCDS certification

Education

Nursing or CVT degree

Tools

Sensis system

Siemens Artis equipment knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for accurate coding, charging, and reconciliation of charges for all procedures performed in the Cardiac Cath/EP labs. Verification of procedural reports by the physicians, editing/preparation of Sensis procedure reports. Responsible for inventory control: ordering and stocking consignment and non-consignment; analyze and evaluate usage; maintain par levels; participate in vendor contracts; meet with sales representatives and initiate cost negotiations; track special buys, tier level prices, and rebates; count inventory and reconcile as mandated; track product exchanges and credits.

Primary Duties

• Works with cath lab transporter to stock central supply items daily.
• Collects procedure charge sheets throughout day and verifies procedure and supply charges on Sensis against charge sheet and exports billing.
• Completes daily cath lab statistical report.
• Places order daily to replace used inventory.
• Maintains inventory consignment par levels, suggests adjustments as needed.
• Maintains in-date products, exchanging prior to expiration.
• Counts consignment and non-consignment inventory and reconciles as mandated.
• Tracks product usage and maintains products with current activity.
• Tracks products with rebates, special tier pricing, bulk purchases.
• Tracks savings and potential savings related to cath lab inventory.
• Works with sales representatives including initiating cost negotiations for new items, exchanging expired items, replacing faulty or failure-to-cross items.
• Responsible for assessing and maintaining department supplies. Assures that equipment and supplies pertaining to responsibilities are available and in operating condition.
• Communicates changes with physicians and staff regarding inventory. Accurately codes, charges and reconciles charges for all procedures performed in the Cardiac Cath lab and Electrophysiology lab.
• Verifies physicians procedural report is complete and editing / preparation of Sensis procedure reports.
• Assists Director designee with staff education of products and procedures.
• Keeps abreast of Medicare coding changes and implements as needed.
• Maintains intimate knowledge of Sensis with a constant updating of supplies, staff, and procedures.
• Participates in cases, if the work load dictates, and stays proficient in the clinical role.
• Directly consults with the cardiologists regarding their desire/needs while working with the current equipment/software in planning for future needs while keeping in mind the economic impact of needs; doing that in the most economical fashion possible.
• Trouble-shoots for Seimens Artis and Sensis equipment.
• Constantly interacts with cardiologists, Director, and staff is a necessity, and to assist with any projects as they present themselves.

Qualifications/Specifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited program of nursing or CVT required. BSN preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current state Registered Nurse license or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact required, or licensed as a CVT. ACDIS certification preferred (CCDS).
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in an acute or intensive care setting required. Knowledge of DRG system, ICD-10, Medicare Part A (for the hospital) and Medicare Part B billing and CPT coding (for the clinic) preferred.