What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist position at Crusader Community Health?
Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist
POSITION SUMMARY:
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
At least one of the following certifications is required: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS, Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP), or Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (CDIS)
Knowledge Of:
- Expert level of knowledge and ability to apply medical documentation guidelines and practices.
- Knowledge of, but not limited to, current coding guidelines and methodologies, MS-DRG, APR-DRG, HCCs; ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and conventions.
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and pathophysiology and ancillary test results.
Crusader Community Health serves the Rock River Valley area with quality primary health care for all people in need. CCH provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, Dental, Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness Coverage. Employees enjoy company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability, paid Holidays, Personal Days, accrued Paid Time Off hours (PTO)- 18 days in the first year, and continuing medical education time and financial reimbursement. Additionally, employees may enroll in the CCH 403(b) Retirement Plan, with employer match after one year of service.
To view a complete job description, please click here: Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist.pdf
Crusader Community Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
