About this role
Overview
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- Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships
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- Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
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## Responsibilities
The Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist 1 conducts reviews of patient medical records to ensure documentation is accurate and up-to-date. Facilitates and obtains appropriate physician documentation for any clinical conditions or procedures to support the appropriate severity of illness, expected risk of mortality, and complexity of care of the patient. Educates members of the patient care team regarding documentation guidelines.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
One of the following is required:
- Associate's Degree or higher in Nursing
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
- Medical Degree from a foreign medical school with successful completion of the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Exams
Experience
- 5 years of clinical experience in an acute hospital setting with demonstrated expertise in Med/Surg, OB, Trauma, ICU, and/or CCU required
- Prior coding or Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) program experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California (if education is in Nursing) required
- ECFMG - Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (if education is from a foreign medical school) required
One of the following is preferred:
- CCDS - Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist
- CDIP - Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner
Disclaimers
• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.