Remote CDI Specialist (RN)

Job Summary

• Conduct clinical documentation tasks, meeting productivity and quality standards as set for each project.
• Adhere to all coding and clinical documentation improvement guidelines as endorsed by AHIMA and ACDIS.
• Perform review on clinical documentation and issue queries when appropriate.
• Review medical records for completeness and accuracy for severity of illness and risk of mortality.
• Accurate and timely record review.
• Demonstrate knowledge of DRG payer issues, documentation opportunities, and clinical documentation requirements.
• Analyze findings and identify potential root causes of produced errors.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Experience with telecommuting, working with EMRs and other electronic tools.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Works well with numbers.
• Strong team player.
• Ability to work with multiple and diverse clients and projects.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain and access multiple files.
• Assure that work product is completed with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

Education & Experience:

• CCDS, CDEI, or CDIP certification required. **Or be willing to get CCDS within 1 year of employment.
• Current RN clinical license
• Two years CDI experience.
• Two years or more clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Coding professional with CCS or RHIT/RHIA and CDI credential. Minimum three years CDI experience in IP CDI reviews required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and Team Members, both verbally and written. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member will be frequently required to stand and sit for long periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital
• Inpatient

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• CDI: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CCDS or CDIP (Preferred)
• RN license (Required)

Work Location: Remote