At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog "A" ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.

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The Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) is responsible for conducting clinically based concurrent and retrospective reviews of inpatient medical records. These reviews are to evaluate whether the clinical documentation is reflective of the quality-of-care outcomes and reimbursement compliance for acute care services provided. The CDS works closely with the medical staff to facilitate appropriate clinical documentation of patient care. Other responsibilities include conducting documentation for inpatient admission criteria, initial and extended-stay concurrent reviews on all selected admissions and documenting findings. He/She will perform other duties as assigned or required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Required Qualifications:
1. Medical Graduate, PA or Nursing Graduate
2. Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in an acute care setting
3. Knowledge of care delivery documentation systems and related medical record documents
4. Knowledge of age-specific needs and the elements of disease processes and related procedures
5. Strong broad-based clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology/physiology of disease processes
6. Excellent written, and verbal communication skills and critical thinking skills
7. Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective partnering relationships with physicians, nurse staff, and hospital management staff.
8. Working knowledge of inpatient admission criteria. 9. Ability to work independently in a time-oriented environment
10. Computer literacy and familiarity with the operation of basic office equipment
11. Assertive personality traits to facilitate ongoing physician communication

Preferred Qualifications:

1. ECFMG Certificate or RN license
2. Prior Case Management Experience
3. Working knowledge of the Medicare reimbursement system and coding structures
4. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
5. ACLS Certificate