JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Educator/Analyst is a CDI professional with a broad clinical knowledge base and advanced understanding of DRG documentation requirements who works under the supervision of the Supervisor, CDI, and in collaboration with the Second Level Reviewer and CDI Team Lead as a part of the system CDI Leadership Team. This individual is responsible for providing education, support and mentoring at the system level including, but not limited to: Orientation and mentoring of new Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists, Ongoing communication and education to CDI staff, inpatient coders, and providers regarding documentation opportunities for diagnosis clarification, coding and reimbursement issues and performance improvement methodologies, Assists in the development of CDI reports and collaborating with Health Information Management (HIM), Facility coding, Case Management departments to assure documentation is clinically appropriate.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management
Preferred/Optional: None
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required:
Five years' Clinical Documentation Integrity experience
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrated broad clinical knowledge base necessary to review a wide variety of medical records
Demonstrated positive communication skills
Preferred/Optional: None
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
Minimum Required:
Current state Registered Nurse license OR
Active credentials through AHIMA (RHIA)
Preferred/Optional: None
Active credential through ACDIS (Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) OR
Active credentials through AHIMA (CCS)
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here.Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.