Documentation Specialist

Acadia Healthcare; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Wilmington, NC seeks a detail-oriented professional to support compliance from the patient perspective. The role focuses on reviewing discharged records for completeness, performing data abstraction and analysis to satisfy payers and regulators, and presenting data to drive performance improvements.

You will collaborate with clinical teams on patient safety and quality of care, participate in risk management, and assist in developing and implementing quality plans to meet

Qualifications

• Data abstraction and analysis skills to meet payer/regulatory requirements.
• Experience collaborating with clinical teams on patient safety and quality of care.
• Ability to participate in risk management and quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication and customer service mindset in handling complaints.

Responsibilities

• Review discharged patient records daily for completeness and regulatory compliance.
• Perform data abstraction and analysis to meet payer and regulatory requirements.
• Collect and present data to drive performance improvement initiatives.
• Attend performance improvement meetings and support routine departmental goals.
• Collaborate with clinical teams on patient safety and quality of care issues.

Skills

Data abstraction

Data analysis

Collaboration with clinical teams

Patient safety

Quality improvement

Communication with customers

Education

Bachelor's degree in health services

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose Statement

Ensure compliance by supporting the patient’s perspective and ensure patient rights are protected.

Purpose Statement

Ensure compliance by supporting the patient’s perspective and ensure patient rights are protected.

Essential Functions

• Review all discharged patient records daily for completeness and to meet regulatory standards.
• Perform data abstraction and analysis to meet specific requirements by various payers and regulatory bodies.
• Collect and present data in a useful format to drive facility performance improvement initiatives.
• Attend performance improvement meetings, participate in projects and provide support in meeting routine regulatory goals.
• Assist the department director in routine departmental assignments and assigned tasks.
• Collaborate with clinical teams on patient safety and quality of care issues.
• Participate in risk management process and quality of care initiatives.
• Participate in development quality improvement plans and goals for the facility, and support implementation process to achieve performance goals.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in health services preferred.

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