Job Title: Clin Documentation Spec/UKHC
Requisition Number: RE43110
Working Title: Clinical Documentation Specialist
Department Name: H4021: Revenue Management - Coding & Documentation
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 11
Salary Range: $54,080-95,056/year
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status : Full-Time
Required Education: ADN
Click here for more information about equivalencies:: Required Related Experience: 7 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification: Registered Nurse (RN)
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position include: lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 10lbs; regularly walking or standing with objects up to 10lbs; regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasional ( Shift: Primarily days, Monday through Friday (8:00am-5:00pm). Some evenings, nights, and/or holidays may be required per departmental needs.
Job Summary: The Clinical Documentation Specialists review physician documentation to identify the most appropriate diagnosis-related group (DRG). When evidence supports additional diagnoses not documented in a manner that can be used in final ICD-10 codes, Clinical Documentation Specialists clarify with physician staff to make sure diagnoses are appropriately documented in the medical record. This function is vital to capture the most accurate clinical picture of severity of illness, risk of mortality, co-morbidities, and complications. This position also assists in the capture of present on admission diagnoses. This is a hybrid work position involving both on-site and remote work.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects while accurately completing routine functions in a fast-paced, high intensity, professional work environment. This individual will also have knowledge of nursing theory; proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office applications; excellent attention to detail; exceptional planning and organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, and time management and judgement abilities; the ability to solve routine problems and manage resources; and a demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? : No
Preferred Education/Experience: A Bachelor's degree and at least five years of nursing experience are preferred.
Deadline to Apply: 03/25/2024
University Community of Inclusion: The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
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