CDI Specialist
- GPH - North Platte NE Hospital Corp DBA Great Plains Health
- North Platte, NE
- 1mo ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
Job Title:
Clinical Documentation Specialist CoordinatorCost Center:
Health Information ManagementJob Description:
The CDI Coordinator facilitates accurate documentation for severity of illness and quality in the medical record. This involves extensive record review, interaction with physicians, health information management professionals, and nursing staff. Active participation in team meetings and education of staff in the CDMP® process is a key role. This position is responsible for reporting out all department findings and progress to the Senior Director of Revenue Cycle, the UMUR committee and other interested parties. Minimum Qualifications ◾ Education Graduation from an accredited program of nursing. ◾ Credentials Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. CDI certification from professional association required. Work Environment Office setting with standard office desks and/or cubicles. Continuous use of computer, photocopy machine, and microfilm reader/printer. Works with very frequent interruptions. Physical Demands Stand and/or walk occasionally. Sit up to six hours per day. Lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds daily. Bend and reach throughout the day. Visual acuity, manual dexterity and hearing within normal limits.Essential Functions
Performs essential duties of the CDI Specialist -reviews records accurately and timely and looks for opportunities in documentation, initiates severity worksheets and queries physicians/providers appropriately.
Insures all discrepancies from recommended to coded DRGs are reviewed and resolved timely for department
Responsible for reporting out activity for CDI department as a whole to Senior Leadership, URMR and other interested parties.
Reports case mix monthly to hospitalists and works with Department Director to understand opportunities
Attends Hospitalist POC
Attends URMR