Clinical Documentation Specialist/Educator (RN or CVT)- Cath Lab (FT)

Position Summary

This position is responsible for accurate coding, charging, and reconciliation of charges for all procedures performed in the Cardiac Cath/EP labs. Verification of procedural reports by the physicians, editing/preparation of Sensis procedure reports. Responsible for inventory control: ordering and stocking consignment and non-consignment; analyze and evaluate usage; maintain par levels; participate in vendor contracts; meet with sales representatives and initiate cost negotiations; track special buys, tier level prices, and rebates; count inventory and reconcile as mandated; track product exchanges and credits.

Primary Duties

• Works with cath lab transporter to stock central supply items daily.
• Collects procedure charge sheets throughout day and verifies procedure and supply charges on Sensis against charge sheet and exports billing.
• Completes daily cath lab statistical report.
• Places order daily to replace used inventory.
• Maintains inventory consignment par levels, suggests adjustments as needed.
• Maintains in-date products, exchanging prior to expiration.
• Counts consignment and non-consignment inventory and reconciles as mandated.
• Tracks product usage and maintains products with current activity.
• Tracks products with rebates, special tier pricing, bulk purchases.
• Tracks savings and potential savings related to cath lab inventory.
• Works with sales representatives including initiating cost negotiations for new items, exchanging expired items, replacing faulty or failure-to-cross items.
• Responsible for assessing and maintaining department supplies. Assures that equipment and supplies pertaining to responsibilities are available and in operating condition.
• Communicates changes with physicians and staff regarding inventory. Accurately codes, charges and reconciles charges for all procedures performed in the Cardiac Cath lab and Electrophysiology lab
• Verifies physicians procedural report is complete and editing / preparation of Sensis procedure reports
• Assists Director designee with staff education of products and procedures
• Keeps abreast of Medicare coding changes and implements as needed
• Maintains intimate knowledge of Sensis with a constant updating of supplies, staff, and procedures.
• Participates in cases, if the work load dictates, and stays proficient in the clinical role
• Directly consults with the cardiologists regarding their desire/needs while working with the current equipment/software in planning for future needs while keeping in mind the economic impact of needs; doing that in the most economical fashion possible.
• Trouble-shoots for Seimens Artis and Sensis equipment.
• Constantly interacts with cardiologists, Director, and staff is a necessity, and to assist with any projects as they present themselves

Qualifications/Specifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited program of nursing or CVT required. BSN preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current state Registered Nurse license or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact required, or licensed as a CVT. ACDIS certification preferred (CCDS).
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in an acute or intensive care setting required. Knowledge of DRG system, ICD-10, Medicare Part A (for the hospital) and Medicare Part B billing and CPT coding (for the clinic) preferred.