Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years recent clinical documentation specialist (CDS) experience., Associate Degree in Applied Science RN, Diploma RN, or 4-year RN BSN., Certification such as CCDS or CDIP required or to be obtained within 6 months., Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS-DRGs, and ICD-10 knowledge..

Key responsibilities:

Conduct concurrent reviews, discharge audits, and targeted audits to improve documentation quality.

Collaborate with the CDI team to ensure accurate and complete clinical information.

Provide education to physicians, coding staff, and clinical documentation specialists.

Ensure compliance and effectiveness of clinical documentation processes.

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

The Sentara CDI Team is expanding! This summer we will implement Aware CDI by Iodine. We are seeking to expand our team with a CDI Auditor, preferably with 3 years+ CDI experience. Iodine experience is a plus!

Responsible for improving overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation of patient records to ensure that concurrent process is compliant and effective. This includes concurrent reviews, discharge audits, random audit samples, and targeted audits. Works collaboratively with the CDI team to ensure clinical information in the medical record is present and accurate to support that appropriate clinical severity is captured for the level of service rendered to all patients. Works to provide supplemental education to physicians, CDS, and coding staff.

Education

Associate Degree Applied Science RN , Diploma RN or
4 year RN BSN

Certification/Licensure

CCDS or CDIP Certification required or obtained within the first six (6) months

Experience

Minimum three (3) years recent CDS experience
Microsoft Office experience
Excellent Communication Skills
Expertise in knowledge of MS-DRGs and ICD-10

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

•Pet Insurance
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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