SSM Health
PRN Clinical Documentation Specialist, First Reviewer
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Job Description
- Req#: R183822
Employer Industry: Healthcare Services
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Paid parental leave for eligible team members
- Flexible payment options through DailyPay for instant access to earned, unpaid base pay
- Upfront tuition coverage for eligible team members
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Chance to make a positive impact on clinical documentation and patient care
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Perform initial and follow-up reviews of patient records to assign accurate diagnoses and procedures for DRG assignment
- Query physicians regarding missing or unclear documentation and enhance expertise in query development
- Educate healthcare providers on clinical documentation improvement and maintain knowledge of coding guidelines
- Collaborate with coding professionals to reconcile DRG assignments and troubleshoot documentation issues
- Attend department meetings and conduct independent research to stay informed on clinical topics and healthcare trends
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, PA, NP, or medical school, or Associate's degree with CCDS certification
- Minimum of two years of experience in an acute care setting or relevant experience
- Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or equivalent professional license
- Strong understanding of complications, comorbidities, SOI, ROM, and their impact on billing
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safety
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience in clinical documentation improvement and familiarity with healthcare economics
- Additional certifications or advanced practice licenses in nursing or physician assistance
- Knowledge of third-party models for mortality review and risk adjustment
- Experience in conducting independent research related to clinical documentation and coding
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SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit United States health care system with 11,000 providers and nearly 39,000 employees in four states, including Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Missouri.
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