Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
City
Rochester
State
Minnesota
Telecommute
Yes
Department
Quality management services
Why mayo clinic
Mayo clinic is the nation`s best hospital (u.sNews & world report, 2020-2021) and ranked #1 in more specialties than any other care providerWe have a vast array of opportunities ranging from nursing, clinical, to finance, it, administrative, research and support services to name a fewAcross all locations, you`ll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusionAt mayo clinic, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitiveWe invite you to be a part of our team where you`ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!
Mayo clinic offers a variety of employee benefitsFor additional information please visit mayo clinic benefits Eligibility may vary.
Position description
The clinical documentation integrity (cdi) specialist is accountable for reviewing patient medical records in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting to capture accurate representation of the severity of illness and facilitate proper codingThe cdi specialist validates that coding reflects medical necessity of services and facilitates appropriate coding which provides an accurate reflection and reporting of the severity of the patient`s illness along with expected risk of mortality and complexity of careDocumentation of discharge diagnoses and co-morbidities are a complete reflection of the patient`s clinical status and careUtilizes advanced knowledge of disease processes (pathophysiology), medications, and have critical thinking skills to analyze current documentation to identify gapsIdentifies opportunities in concurrent and retrospective inpatient clinical medical documentation to support quality and effective codingUnderstands and applies regulatory compliance related to documentation, coding and billing for all health insurance plansThe cdi specialist facilitates appropriate modifications to documentation through extensive interactions and collaboration with physicians, coding, case management, nursing and other care giversServes as an effective change agent as an educator and resource for physicians and allied health staff to improve the quality and completeness of the clinical documentationPerforms all duties and responsibilities in accordance with ethical and legal business procedures, compliant with federal and state statutes and regulations, official coding rules, guidelines and accepted standards of coding practice including appropriate clinical documentation policiesDuties include precepting, departmental resource, and cdi team lead role.
This is a 100% remote work position.
Qualifications
Two years of experience or more as a clinical documentation improvement specialist (cdis) and has either the certified documentation improvement practitioner (cdip) certification or certified clinical documentation specialist (ccds) certification and certified coding specialist (ccs) certification as well as, any of the following: registered health information administrator (rhia), registered health information technician (rhit), certified coding specialist-physician-based (ccs-p), registered nurse (rn), completion of international or domestic medical program or, formal education (accredited college-level course work) in human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and disease process or, associate`s degree or higher (candidates must also have completed coursework in medical terminology and anatomy and physiology) and, certified coding specialist (ccs) certification.
Additional qualifications
Demonstrated skills in analytical thinking, problem solvingEffective verbal and written communication including ability to present ideas and concepts effectively to physicians, management and other members of our healthcare teamSelf-motivated and able to work independently without close supervisionDemonstrated ability to work well with others in a creative and challenging work environmentMust be able to work flexible hours which may include evenings and weekends as required to meet business needs.
License or certification
Registered health information technician (rhit), registered health information administrator (rhia), certified coding specialist-physician-based (ccs-p), associated degree nurse (adn-rn), completion of international or domestic medical program or, formal education (accredited college-level course work) in human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and disease process or, associate`s degree or higher (candidates must also have completed coursework in medical terminology and anatomy and physiology) and, certified documentation improvement practitioner (cdip) certification or certified clinical documentation specialist (ccds) certification and, certified coding specialist (ccs) certification.
Exemption status
Exempt
Compensation detail
Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extendedThe minimum salary every 2 weeks is approximately $2832.80, based on a full-time position.
Benefits eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full time
Hours / pay period
80
Schedule details
Primarily monday-friday schedule (8:00am-5:00pm central time), subject to business need.
This is a 100% remote work position.
Weekend schedule
Weekend schedule: minimalSubject to business need.
Site description
Mayo clinic is located in the heart of downtown rochester, minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable environment for more than 34,000 mayo staff and studentsThe city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the united states because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of life.
Category
Administration, business, finance
Job posting number
157438br
Recruiter
Lynnette fleshman
Equal opportunity employer
As an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer mayo clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidateWomen, minorities, veterans, people from the lgbtq communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teamsReasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
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