Clinician Documentation Educator

US Acute Care Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare solutions provider is seeking a Clinician Documentation Educator to analyze documentation trends and improve coding accuracy. The ideal candidate will possess relevant accreditations and coding experience, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. This remote role offers a supportive culture and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefit programs

Qualifications

• At least one year of coding experience or equivalent training/education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry guidelines and regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes coder communication and other reports for trends.
• Reviews medical records and identifies potential gaps in clinical documentation.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends, practices, and principles of documentation.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS-P

Tools

ICD-9-CM

ICD-10-CM

CPT

HCPCS

Windows

Job description

Job Posting Closing Date: Open until Filled

Where do you belong?

Your career is more than just a job, it's part of your life. Whether you’re a clinician or non-clinical professional, at USACS you'll feel a sense of connection working with clinicians and office staff who share your interests and values. We want you to love coming to work each day because you believe in what you do and the people with whom you work. We care about your success.

USACS also understands that location is important. We offer career opportunities for clinicians and non-clinical support staff from New York to Hawaii and numerous points in between. Our supportive culture, outstanding benefits, and competitive compensation package are best in class.

Job Description

The Clinician Documentation Educator is responsible for analyzing ERP trend sheet, PCCI, and open coder communication reports for deficiency trends. Proactively notify clinicians of their deficiencies per escalation SOP.

Location: Remote

The ideal candidate must have RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS-P, or other job-related accreditation to be considered for this position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Analyzes coder communication and other reports for trends.
2. Reviews medical records and identifies potential gaps in clinical documentation for hospitalist medicine and payer populations (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, etc.) as directed.
3. Identifies and trends erroneous coder communication.
4. Remains current in EHR/EMR capabilities and updates. Works with site Directors and EHR/EMR reps to ensure proper documentation, compliance with CMS, CPT, ICD-10, and USACS guidelines, and ensure that USACS receives a chart extract containing all necessary components.
5. Analyzes reports for trends. Data is reviewed and manipulated to provide clinician feedback for documentation improvement.
6. Maintains knowledge of current trends, practices, and principles of documentation and government regulations through reading materials and/or attending educational seminars.
7. Performs and assists with coding and other department duties as needed.
8. Demonstrates basic knowledge of coding standards and application to ongoing evaluation of medical record documentation.
9. Consistently meets established productivity targets for record review.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of and experience using ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
• Knowledge of payer guidelines.
• Knowledge of and skill using personal computers in a Windows environment with an emphasis on word processing, spreadsheets, and data entry.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to identify, research, and solve problems and discrepancies.
• Ability to organize data and produce outcome statistics.
• Ability to professionally and effectively communicate in writing or verbally with physicians, coworkers, management, and third-party payers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively perform in a multi-task work environment.
• Ability to process assigned duties in an organized manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS-P, or other job-related accreditation required.
• At least one year of coding experience or equivalent training/education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry guidelines and regulations required.

Hourly rate may be determined on several factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, experience, education, geographical location, and requirements stated in the job description.

US Acute Care Solutions offers best-in-class benefit programs with a wide array of options. To learn more, please visit: https://www.usacs.com/benefits-guide-2024

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