CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST ( RN )
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Overview:

St. Francis Hospital, affiliated with Catholic Health, was named one of the countrys Best Places to Work by Modern Healthcare Magazine, and ranked among the nations top hospitals for Cardiology & HeartSurgery, Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, Geriatrics and Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report for the 10th year in a row. Along with being the only designated cardiac specialty hospital in NY State, we are the only hospital on Long Island to be nationally ranked in any of the 16 data-driven adult specialties.

Our prestigious hospital is currently seeking a Clinical Documentation Specialist ( RN ) to play an integral role in medical record review and apply knowledge of ICD-10 coding standards and documentation guidelines ensuring overall completeness and quality of Clinical Documentation.

Job Details:

Responsibilities will include:

• Chart review of inpatient medical records concurrently and retrospectively
• Promotes continuity and specificity of clinical documentation throughout the record
• Provides information/education as necessary to physicians and mid-level providers regarding ICD-10 CM/PCS Coding Rules and regulations
• Improve quality, completeness, and accuracy of Medical Record documentation in accordance with ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines and AHIMA and ACDIS guidance for Clinical Documentation Improvement

Requirements include:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Valid NYS RN license
• Strong clinical knowledge with a minimum of 5 years clinical experience in acute hospital setting, critical care experience preferred
• Chart review skills with ICD-10-CM/PCS experience preferred
• CCDS certification or acquisition within 2 years of start date
• MS Office and EMR/EPIC preferred
• Flexibility, excellent teamwork, critical thinking skills, decision making and communication skills

**This is a hybrid position and does require on-site, in-person work at the hospital**

Posted Salary Range:USD $115,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr. :

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidates qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.