Clinical Documentation Specialist Job at APR Consulting, Los Angeles, CA

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  • APR Consulting
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify a Clinical Documentation Specialist

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Remote

Position: Clinical Documentation Specialist

Pay Rate: $56.66/hr

Duration: 27 months

Expected Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Interview Process: 2 step interview process via Zoom

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under direction of both the Director and CDI Manager, the Clinical Documentation Specialist independently prioritizes and performs assigned duties and tasks.

Clinical Documentation Specialists are responsible and accountable for the day-to-day management and success of the Continuous Documentation Improvement Project to include all modalities, acting as a liaison with specific department staff, speaking, meeting and educating physicians, residents and mid-levels, and assisting with the development and implementation of clinical documentation improvement processes. CDSs work in conjunction with Medical Coding, Case Management and other health team members to gather and analyze information in order to provide for comprehensive medical record documentation that accurately reflects clinical treatment, decisions, and diagnosis for inpatients. The Clinical Documentation Specialist utilizes clinical expertise and some coding knowledge to identify opportunities and ensure accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation used for measuring and reporting physician and hospital outcomes, including quality measures. Physician queries are generated to assist and improve the quality of the documentation. CDSs also supply support to the Medical Coders, Quality staff and revenue cycle team in the complaint coding and processing of inpatient claims.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Must have an RN or MD certification from a US School
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as CDS, some or all of which must be with an Academic Medical Center
  • Be able to discuss medical diagnostic topics
  • Be familiar with coding as it relates to documentation
  • Have worked in an EPIC and 3M 360 Encompass (CAC) software environment

SKILLS:

  • Ability to effectively communicate to physician/staff the necessity/appropriateness of clinical documentation
  • Ability to effectively communicate to the payer the medical necessity/appropriateness /level of care criteria that is necessary for acute care hospitalization.
  • Skills in setting priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.
  • Skill in abstracting and interpreting medical information from patient records.
  • Working knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations regarding utilization review and discharge planning functions of government programs such Medicare, Medi-Cal, and CCS.
  • Clinical experience sufficient to understand and communicate medical diagnosis and courses of treatment to professional and non-professional personnel.
  • Immediate knowledge of computer word processing, database programs and ability to write reports and do graphical analysis.

Our client is the one of the largest Healthcare Staffing Provider in the United States, to be assigned at one of their affiliated hospitals/healthcare facilities.

This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

Job Tags

Immediate start, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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