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Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Educator
This is a full remote position
Must be good at problem solving, clinical and coding knowledge. and communicating/collaborating. The CDI Educator evaluates the quality and accuracy of the clinical documentation in the patient record, and works with the CDI team, providers, and coders to ensure the record shows the patient’s clinical severity and level of service. The CDI Educator also looks at the performance of the CDI team and find ways to improve proper documentation. CDI Educator gives feedback and education to the CDI team and coders on documentation and coding best practices and helps the CDI department and organization achieve clinical and operational excellence in Clinical Documentation Improvement efforts. Will attend meetings and virtual interactions with stakeholders for delivering education, compared to the auditor role. Additionally, responsibilities include creating educational content and performing data analysis to identify trends and opportunities for education (please see below for more details). Eastern Time Zone, but we offer some flexibility with hours, provided it does not interfere with job duties and meeting the expectations of team members and stakeholders. The role will directly report to the manager who oversees the audit wing of the CDI department.
Required Minimum Education:
One of the following:
Associate’s degree in nursing
Completed degree from an accredited medical school
Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related program
Required Minimum Licensure/Certification:
For all candidates, one of the following certifications is required within six months of hire date:
Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) from ACDIS
Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) from AHIMA
Additional Certification Requirements:
For candidates with a non-clinical background: at least one of the following active/current certifications is required:
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) from AHIMA
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from AAPC
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) from AHIMA
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) from AHIMA
For candidates with nursing background, a current/active RN license is required.
Preferred Licensure/Certification:
For candidates with a clinical background, an active/current coding credential from AHIMA and/or AAPC is preferred
Required Minimum Experience:
Two or more years working in an acute care setting as a Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS)
Minimum of five years of healthcare experience required
Preferred Experience:
Prior experience of working as a CDI/Coding educator is highly preferred
Prior experience of working as a CDI/Coding auditor is preferred
Prior experience of working in inpatient case management or utilization review is preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Strong understanding of disease processes, clinical indications and treatments; and provider documentation requirements
to reflect severity of illness, risk of mortality and support the diagnosis/procedures performed for accurate clinical coding
and billing according to the rules of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payors
Familiarity with encoder and current working knowledge of Coding Clinic Guidelines and federal updates to DRG system
(MS and APR)
Epic and Solventum/3M 360 Encompass experience is preferred
Expert knowledge/experience in managing all aspects of Clinical Documentation Integrity, including provider
documentation quality, provider performance metrics, CDI productivity, quality, education and training, compliance
auditing, data analysis and trending, report management, performance improvement initiatives
CDI/Coding chart review experience required
Excellent communication skills, employing tact and effectiveness
Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills and collaborates with medical staff, clinical departments,
and key facility and service-line leadership team members
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines, procedures, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to recommend and implement practical and efficient solutions
Must have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Apps, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as CDI technology
tools required for the job functions
Must be comfortable with doing data analysis, and preparing and maintaining records and written reports
Leverages available technologies and reporting capabilities effectively to identify areas for education for the providers and
CDI & Coding staff
Excellent time management, training, and peer development skills
Location: remote,
Type: Contract To Hire
Pay: Apply for details
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