What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist - RUHS position at County of Riverside?
ABOUT THE POSITION Riverside University Health System-Medical Center has several opportunities for Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists.
These positions have either a Monday-Friday or a Tuesday - Saturday, 9 / 80 work schedule, and offer a hybrid remote schedule, one day per week in the office (during training more time in the office may be required). About the different roles : Incumbents will be involved in the secondary review process along with the Quality team and Providers.
- The primary review process includes CDI standard workflow and query to the primary provider to validate / reconcile documentation;
- The secondary review process entails the review of more complex cases, or in cases when a response was not provided during the initial CDI query.
- This team's participants include representation from CDI, Quality / Patient Safety and Providers (champions and primaries). Incumbents will prioritize the review of the following for Quality :
- Patient Safety Inquiries
- Hospital Acquired conditions
- Readmissions Ideal candidates will have significant RN experience and education or significant professional coding and abstracting experience in an acute care hospital, along with applicable certification(s), AND experience utilizing EPIC and 3M Clinical Documentation Integrity Services. Meet the Team! Riverside University Health System-Medical Center consistently receives national recognition for its progressive and innovative care, as well as being known as one of the top employers in the region.
The 439-bed Medical Center is a designated Stroke Center, Level II Trauma Center, and the only Pediatric ICU in the region.
Can you see yourself here? For more information on RUHS-Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Certification in Clinical Documentation preferred. Knowledge of : Coding, abstracting, and terminology systems such as : International Classification of Diseases, Clinically Modified (ICD-10), and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT- 4); comprehensive medical terminology covering a wide variety of medical specialties; clinical documentation standards; federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing; payor source documentation requirements and governmental regulations affecting reimbursement. Ability to : Analyze and interpret the technical elements of a medical chart; analyze, code, and abstract complex technical data from medical records covering a wide variety of medical specialties utilizing an encoder and electronic abstracting system; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients and fellow employees; effective communication skills. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION What's Next?Open to All Applicants. This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are current employees of RUHS-Medical Center may be conside red before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice, and applications will be reviewed and considered in the order in which they were received. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the recruiter Angela Levinson at 951-955-5562 or alevinson@rivco.org . ________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION INFORMATION Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires.
To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application.
For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s).
A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here : https : / / rivcocob.org / board-policies Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above.
For additional information and / or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at : https : / / rc-hr.com / disability Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official / unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and / or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date.
Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
AICE ). Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons.
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting.
A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).
A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance.
Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency / department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and / or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration.
Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume.
Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted.
Ensure all relevant experience / education is reflected on your application / resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants.
A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting.
Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application.
For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627. MEDICAL / DENTAL / VISION INSURANCE : A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect.
The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans. Note : Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits.
See the list here . MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT : County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024. A new member is defined as any of the following : A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members". Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation. Note : This summary is for general information purposes only.
Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981, Option 2. If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you.
CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.
The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change.
If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary. DEFERRED COMPENSATION : Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual) : 0
Premiums are paid by the County.
Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase. DISABILITY : Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks. POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION : A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding. OTHER : There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
Salary : $50,000
