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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Clinical Documentation Specialist to join our healthcare team. The Clinical Documentation Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and quality of clinical documentation within patient medical records. This position works closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to review and clarify clinical documentation, ensuring that it accurately reflects the patient’s diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes. The Clinical Documentation Specialist is responsible for identifying gaps or inconsistencies in documentation, querying providers for additional information, and educating staff on best practices for clinical documentation. This role requires a strong understanding of medical terminology, coding standards, and healthcare regulations such as ICD-10, DRG assignment, and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include conducting concurrent and retrospective reviews of medical records, facilitating documentation improvement initiatives, and supporting accurate coding and reimbursement. The Clinical Documentation Specialist also participates in ongoing education and training to stay current with industry standards and regulatory changes. This position is vital to improving the quality of patient care, supporting accurate data collection, and ensuring compliance with healthcare laws and regulations.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Review patient medical records for accuracy and completeness.
- Query healthcare providers for clarification on documentation.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and coding staff.
- Identify gaps or inconsistencies in clinical documentation.
- Educate staff on documentation best practices and compliance.
- Support accurate coding and reimbursement processes.
- Conduct concurrent and retrospective documentation reviews.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding and documentation guidelines.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Information Management, or related field.
- Registered Nurse (RN) or relevant clinical background preferred.
- Experience in clinical documentation improvement or medical coding.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Certification in Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have with clinical documentation improvement?
- Are you familiar with ICD-10 and DRG assignment?
- How do you handle discrepancies in medical records?
- Describe your experience working with electronic health records.
- Have you provided education or training on documentation standards?
- How do you ensure compliance with healthcare regulations?
- What strategies do you use to collaborate with physicians and staff?
- Are you certified in Clinical Documentation Improvement?
- Can you describe a time you improved documentation quality?
- How do you stay updated on industry changes and regulations?
