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RN Clinical Documentation Specialist

Full-time day shift

St. Peters Hospital in Albany NY

Position Highlights:

• Recognized leader:Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region

• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge

• Advancement: Strong orientation program generous tuition allowance and career development

What you will do:

The Clinical Documentation Specialist utilizes advanced clinical and coding expertise to direct efforts toward the integrity of clinical documentation through the roles of reviewer educator and consultant. Facilitates the overall quality completeness accuracy and integrity of medical record documentation through extensive record review.

Through extensive interaction with physicians and other members of the healthcare team achieves appropriate clinical documentation to support code assignment medical necessity severity of illness risk of mortality and level of services rendered to all patients. Participates in the development and delivery of education for providers and members of the healthcare team.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Knows understands incorporates and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission Vision and Values in behaviors practices standards policies procedures and decisions. Demonstrates understanding of appropriate clinical documentation to ensure that the severity of illness risk of mortality and level of services provided are accurately reflected in the health record. Assists in overall quality timeliness and completeness of the health record to ensure appropriate data provider communication and quality outcomes. Serves as a resource for appropriate clinical documentation. Communicates with and educates physicians and all other members of the healthcare team regarding clinical documentation and monitors provider engagement. Identifies learning opportunities for healthcare providers. Conducts concurrent reviews of selected patient health records to address legibility clarity completeness consistency and precision of clinical documentation. Formulates compliant clarifications/queries following Trinity Healths documentation integrity procedures. Interacts with physicians nurses and ancillary staff regarding compliant documentation requirements clarification/query requests and educational opportunities. Accurately codes all relevant appropriate and compliant working diagnoses codes establishing a working principle diagnosis and working DRG (MS or APR). Collaborates with coding staff to ensure documentation of discharge diagnoses and co-morbidities are a complete reflection of the patients clinical status and care. Resolves all discrepancies in a courteous manner. Demonstrates expertise in problem-solving skills based on theoretical knowledge clinical experience and sound judgement and serves as a professional role model by demonstrating desirable practice behaviors. Proficient with leveraging the functions of 3M/360 for entering data related to CDI efficiencies and effectiveness. Performs other duties as assigned by leadership. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal State and local laws and regulations accrediting agencies Trinity Healths Organizational Integrity Program Standards of Conduct Code of Ethics as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest ethical and professional behavior.

MINIMIUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must possess an Associate/Diploma Degree in Nursing or Health Information Technology (HIT) OR and Advanced degree in nursing or medical field such as NP/APN or PA.

Must possess one of the below:

Current Registered Nurse License

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required

licensure as a physician assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse (NP/APN) or completion of medical school.

Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Documentation Improvement Professional (CDIP) preferred. Two (2) years experience in Critical Care Medical or Surgical Inpatient Care Nursing as an RN physician assistant (PA) nurse practitioner/advanced practice nurse (NP/APN) medical school graduate or as an inpatient coder preferred. Excellent communication (verbal and written) interpersonal collaboration and relationship-building skills. Strong critical thinking skills and ability to integrate knowledge. Prioritization and organizational skills required. Effective presentation/facilitation skills to accomplish educational goals for all members of the healthcare team. Demonstrated ability to use a standard desktop and Windows based computer system including a basic understanding of email internet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions on the job. Experience with databases spreadsheet software and presentation software preferred. Accurate data entry skills and typing skills at minimum 30 wpm. Must be comfortable operating independently and in a collaborative environment. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy mission vision goals and values of Trinity Health.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles. Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures. Must be able to spend majority of work time utilizing a computer monitor and keyboard. Must be able to work with interruptions and perform detailed tasks. The position requires the ability to concentrate and read for long periods of time. Ability to work in an onsite and virtual environment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports directly to the Regional CDI Manager

Has no responsibility for the supervision of staff.

Pay Range: $31.50 - $47.97

Pay is based on experience skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.