About this opportunity
The Valley Health System lists this LEAD CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION COORD/GME - VALLEY HOSPITAL (FULL-TIME) opportunity in enterprise, Nevada. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsibilities
The Valley Health System has expanded into an integrated health network that serves more than two million people in Southern Nevada. Starting with Valley Hospital Medical Center in 1979, the Valley Health System has grown to include Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center , Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center , Summerlin Hospital Medical Center Henderson Hospital, Valley Health Specialty Hospital, and West Henderson Hospital.
Benefit Highlights:
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Comprehensive education and training center
Job Description: Under the supervision of the Regional Manager CDI manages day-to-day workflow, specifically the operations of the Clinical Documentation Integrity Program for GME and medical staff education.
This position is also responsible for providing clinically based concurrent and retrospective review of inpatient medical records to evaluate the utilization and documentation of acute care services. The goal of concurrent review includes facilitation of appropriate physician documentation of care delivered to accurately reflect patient severity of illness and risk of mortality. Specific reviews are determined both internally and by requirements/requests of external payers or regulatory agencies and play a significant role in reporting quality of care outcomes and in obtaining accurate and compliant reimbursement for acute care services.
Qualifications
Education: Associate’s degree in nursing; bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred or a Graduate of a domestic/international school of medicine.
Experience: For Registered Nurse, a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in an acute care setting (critical care, surgical or emergency department nursing preferred), and a minimum of 1-year previous clinical documentation integrity experience (2-3 years of previous clinical documentation integrity experience preferred). Knowledge of the Prospective Payment System and Diagnosis Related Group selection, assignment and optimization are required.
For Domestic/International Medical Graduate: A minimum of 1-year previous clinical documentation integrity experience (2-3 years of previous clinical documentation integrity experience preferred). Knowledge of the Prospective Payment System and Diagnosis Related Group selection, assignment and optimization are required. Minimum of 1-year management experience strongly preferred but not required.
Technical Skills: Computer proficiency to include word processing, databases, and spreadsheets. Familiarity with the operation of basic office equipment. Basic competence in use of electronic health records and other CDI/Coding software applications.
License/Certification: If Registered Nurse, current RN license in their state of residence.
Preferred certifications: CDIP, CCDS, CCS and/or ICD-10 Certification or Trainer designation.
Other: Strong broad-based clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology/physiology of disease processes. Knowledge of age-specific needs and elements of disease processes and related procedures required. Working knowledge of inpatient admission criteria.
Medicare reimbursement system and coding systems required. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently in a time-oriented environment is essential.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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