Inpatient Consultant - CDI Nurse

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital; United States; Remote; USD 137,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, now part of Solventum, is seeking an Inpatient Consultant to ensure high-quality coding and compliance within the healthcare system. The role offers the chance to work with innovative teams and requires significant experience in clinical coding, ensuring top-notch collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• 7 years coding experience or acute care clinical experience with a Bachelor's is required.
• 11 years of experience with a High School Diploma/GED is accepted.
• RHIT or CCS certification with 5 years clinical coding experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Validate and apply software modules related to coding.
• Lead audits of medical record coding and ensure compliance.
• Assist in presenting clinical concepts to clients.

Skills

Coding professional

Clinical documentation integrity

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Solventum HIS software portfolio

Job description

Thank you for your interest in working for our Company. Recruiting the right talent is crucial to our goals. On April 1, 2024, 3M Healthcare underwent a corporate spin-off leading to the creation of a new company named Solventum. We are still in the process of updating our Careers Page and applicant documents, which currently have 3M branding. Please bear with us. In the interim, our Privacy Policy here: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/ continues to apply to any personal information you submit, and the 3M-branded positions listed on our Careers Page are for Solventum positions. As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Description:

3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material, and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an Inpatient Consultant, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Validation and application of software modules relating to coding and training
• Collaborating with the coding and clinical team members and external clients, including content creation
• Assisting in presenting clinical and coding concepts to hospitals and organizations, and supporting Clinical Documentation Integrity programs in multiple facilities
• Leading audit tasks of medical record coding, documentation, compliance, and DRG assignment
• Participating in corporate programs/initiatives and ensuring standards of professionalism, quality, and security are maintained, in line with corporate policies and values

Your Skills and Expertise

To succeed in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher (verified prior to start) and seven (7) years of experience as a coding professional or in acute care clinical experience

OR

• High School Diploma/GED (verified prior to start) and eleven (11) years of experience as a coding professional or in acute care clinical experience

AND

• RHIT OR CCS certification with five (5) years of clinical coding experience, or a CCDS or CDIP certification with five (5) years of acute care CDI experience
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed further include:

• Master's degree in HIM, Nursing, or related healthcare field from an accredited institution
• Valid RN License with five (5) years of acute care experience
• Experience with consulting, telecommuting, EMRs, and chart auditing skills
• Knowledge of Solventum HIS software portfolio (360 Encompass)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills

For current employees, internal transfer restrictions may not apply. Contact your local recruiter/HR for more info.

Work Location & Travel

• Remote USA

Travel: Up to 50% domestically

Relocation Assistance: Not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in the country without sponsorship.

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers programs to support your physical and financial well-being. We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits with similar companies.

Compensation & Benefits

The estimated salary range is $137,439 - $167,981, including base pay and potential incentives. Specific offers depend on experience, skills, location, and other factors. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and retirement plans. More info at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

Additional Information

Applicants should be aware of potential scams and verify communications are from @solventum.com. Solventum does not expect candidates to work in unincorporated Los Angeles County. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Note: Your application must include education and work history, either uploaded as a resume or entered into the application fields.

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