What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Documentation Auditor Educator position at Asante Health System?
Clinical Documentation Auditor Educator
Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM
PLEASE NOTE: This is remote optional position. However due to our pay practices, qualified candidates MUST reside within one of the following states: AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, KY, ME, MI, MT, NC, NM, NV, OH, OR, TN, TX, UT, WA. While candidates need to live or relocate to one of the aforementioned states, working remotely will require reliable broadband internet and personal cell phone service. Remote work may include working day-to-day operations during Pacific Standard business hours or online training.
Position Summary
The Clinical Documentation Auditor/Educator leads and supports the Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) team through active participation in physician, coder, and clinical staff engagement and education. The CDI Auditor/Educator is responsible for supporting and facilitating the overall quality improvement process of the documentation in the medical record by improving the completeness and accuracy of the clinical documentation. This person functions as a subject matter expert with the primary responsibility of working directly with the CDI specialists/coders/providers to educate and engage staff in increasing their knowledge and understanding of ICD-10 documentation requirements, query opportunities, provider relationship building, clinical concepts, industry best practices, auditing outcomes and identifying further development opportunities.
The Auditor/Educator assists CDIS in account reconciliation to ensure completeness of coding and documentation accuracy. The incumbent will be responsible for identification of patterns, trends, and opportunities for the entire CDI team including acute care facilities and outpatient teams, to improve accuracy and outcomes. The CDI Auditor/Educator reports to the CDI manager as an individual contributor and provides recommendations on clinical documentation quality improvement and education programs.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration required
- Master's degree in Nursing or related field, preferred
Experience
- 2 years nursing experience in clinical practice areas such as acute care hospital, physician clinics, quality, case management, performance improvement, or informatics plus 3 years in clinical documentation is required
Licensure/Certifications
- RN: Registered Nurse by the Oregon State Board of Nursing required upon start
- Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist- outpatient (CCDS-O) required upon start
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); Certified Professional Coder (CPC); or other coding certification through AHIMA or AAPC required within 12 months of hire
What We Offer
- Competitive starting wage
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, and wellness; retirement plan with up to a 6% employer contribution; and a generous paid time off policy that increases with years of service
- Tuition Reimbursement program
Why Asante
Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence.
More About Asante and Southern Oregon
Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.
At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:
Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork
Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
