Clinical Documentation Specialist
Clinical Documentation Specialist
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Job Description
Who Are We:
People are our passion and purpose. Conemaugh Health System of Duke LifePoint Healthcare is the largest healthcare provider in west central Pennsylvania serving over a halfmillion patients each year through the Conemaugh Physician Group and Medical Staff a network of hospitals specialty clinics and patientfocused programs. Conemaugh Health System employs over 5000 clinical and nonclinical staff and over 450 physicians committed to providing the ideal patient experience.
Where We Are:
The city of Johnstown is home to highperforming schools and safe affordable neighborhoods that make working living and raising a family special. There are many opportunities for educational advancement including the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Saint Francis University and Mount Aloysius College.
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for fulltime employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for fulltime employees
Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
And much more
Position Summary:
Facilitate improvement in the overall quality completeness and accuracy of clinical documentation. Through concurrent interaction with physicians case managers coders and other health care team members the Clinical Documentation Specialist will strive to ensure comprehensive medical record documentation that reflects the clinical treatment decisions and diagnosis for all inpatients. Serving as a resource to all members of the health care team on documentation guidelines this position will provide guidance and support as well as assist with education and training related to improving clinical documentation.
EEOC Statement:
Conemaugh Health System is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required: Bachelors degree. Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) RHIA RHIT or combination thereof Preferred. Prior experience in clinical documentation improvement and care management. Minimum of 3 years experience in an acute care facility for RNs with demonstrated critical thinking skills. Process improvement in an acute care facility preferred or equivalent experiencecoding skills with knowledge of CMS Inpatient Prospective Payment System and working knowledge of AHA Coding Clinic.
Preferred: Certified Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Documentation Improvement (CDIP) credentials.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
