Outpatient Clinical Documentation Specialist (RN or MD) IHCI – REMOTE

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The Innovative Healthcare Collaborative of Indiana (IHCI) is a joint venture between Community Health Network and Deaconess Health System. Its goal is to support our sponsors and partners in their strategic evolution to positively impact and improve the healthcare delivery system.

Make a Difference

• The Outpatient Clinical Documentation Specialist reports to the Clinical Documentation Integrity Manager and performs patient chart reviews to ensure accuracy
• Using their clinical and technical knowledge, the Clinical Documentation Specialist is responsible for: timely, accurate, and complete review of patient charts prior to patient encounters
• Uses a variety of technical platforms to complete workflows
• Interpreting reports and validating diagnosis codes representing patient symptoms and conditions
• Communicating professionally with providers to assist in accuracy of documentation; contributing to the provider education body of work and assisting with education initiatives
• Participating in post encounter reviews, sending queries & providing information
• Collaborating with and providing clinical support to Risk Adjustment Coders for chart reviews and queries.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• Applicants for this position should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in organization and planning; working knowledge of quality improvement theory and practice; knowledge of federal, state and private payer regulations.
• Registered Nurse with a minimum of three (3) years Clinical Documentation Integrity/Improved in an OUTPATIENT setting
• Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing; must be graduate of Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accredited nursing program preferred.
• AAPC, AHIMA or ACDIS certification required
• This is a REMOTE position. Community caregivers performing work remotely are permitted to live in the following states: Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Florida and Texas. Caregivers are not allowed to perform work remotely outside of the above states. Applicants from other states may apply; however, if hired, they will be required to relocate to one of the above states within 60 days of their employment date.