Clinical Documentation Specialist
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LocationHazard, UNAVAILABLE, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentOffice and Clerical
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 18, 2024 · 2y ago
Verified live10h ago
May no longer be actively hiring
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Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required
Current nursing licensure in the state of employment required
Possess a high degree of clinical documentation knowledge to support coding, medical record review, and physician documentation requirements
Knowledge of healthcare documentation, coding practices, and medical record compliance standards
Ability to review and interpret medical records accurately
Possess excellent human relations skills
Ability to deal constructively on a one-to-one basis with physicians, nursing staff, department heads, administrative personnel, health information personnel, patients, and representatives of government or third-party agencies
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
Overview
The Documentation Specialist evaluates the medical records to ascertain the degree of documentation compliance with State and Federal regulations; and provides consultative services to the medical records staff, physicians, and other pertinent staff. The Documentation Specialist reports to the System Director, MPAS, Community CEO’s or MPAS designee and does not supervise anyone. This position has frequent contact with the System Compliance Department, Administrators, physicians, medical records, State and Federal agencies, various Department Heads, and nursing staff.
Responsibilities
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Evaluates the quality of medical record systems in the system to determine that the service is in compliance with State and Federal regulations and medical records standards.
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Reviews patient chart documentation for compliance with professional medical records standards and practices and for State and Federal regulations.
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Provides consultation to physicians concerning new State and Federal regulations; advises them on the impact upon medical records services and actions required for implementation and compliance.
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Consults with facility administrators and their medical records staff to provide them with interpretations of State and Federal regulations; advises them on appropriate corrective measures for compliance.
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Maintains liaison with various State, Federal, and local organizations regarding the development, definition, and administration of medical records standards and practices.
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Review patients’ records to ascertain if appropriate type and quality of care was given according to established criteria for the diagnosis.
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Performs retrospective chart review of patients who have a change of status to assure that necessary payment status is changed.
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Visits system facilities and interviews administrators, nursing staff and medical records staff to obtain information regarding policies and procedures.
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Reviews and evaluates policies and procedures to determine that they are in writing and meet the requirements of the various regulations.
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May investigate complaints regarding medical records services and prepare reports of the findings.
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Perform other related duties within the scope of the job classification.
Qualifications
Education
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required.
Licenses & Certifications
• Current nursing licensure in the state of employment required.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
• Possess a high degree of clinical documentation knowledge to support coding, medical record review, and physician documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of healthcare documentation, coding practices, and medical record compliance standards.
• Ability to review and interpret medical records accurately.
• Possess excellent human relations skills.
• Ability to deal constructively on a one-to-one basis with physicians, nursing staff, department heads, administrative personnel, health information personnel, patients, and representatives of government or third-party agencies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
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