CDI Specialist

Brief Description

Join us in transforming healthcare.

At Longevity Health, we're dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovation, compassion, and excellence. We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help us make a difference. The individual holding this position is required to support and demonstrate their commitment to Longevity Health’s purpose: To optimize the quality of life of people in long-term care by focusing on their individualized health needs.

Requirements

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze clinician documentation for accuracy and completeness, ensuring compliance with coding and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to identify areas for improvement in documentation practices and develop strategies to address them.
• Provide ongoing education and training sessions for clinicians on best practices for clinical documentation and coding requirements.
• Deliver timely, constructive feedback to clinicians regarding documentation deficiencies and suggest improvements.
• Assist in developing and implementing documentation improvement initiatives to enhance overall quality and performance metrics.
• Monitor and evaluate documentation trends and performance indicators, reporting findings to management for continuous improvement.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on clinical documentation standards, coding guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to quality improvement projects as needed.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• There are no supervisory responsibilities for this
  
  

Credentials & Coverage

• AAPC or AHIMA certification(s): CPC or COC plus CRC, CPMA, CDEO, CCDS, CDIP or LPN/RN with minimum of 2 years of Clinical documentation Improvement experience with ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire
• Auto insurance coverage as required by your state of residence. New employees will be responsible for providing proof of coverage prior to hire and on an ongoing basis.
  
  

Education And Training

• Certification as a Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) or similar credential is required (e.g., CCDS, CDIP, CRC, CPC).
• Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Health Information Management, or a related field is preferred
• Ongoing education in relevant healthcare regulations, coding practices, and documentation standards.
• Experience working in CDI including educating and giving feedback to clinicians required and may be substituted for educational requirements.
  
  

Knowledge And Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting, with a strong understanding of clinical documentation and coding processes.
• Minimum of 2 years of CDI experience with experience giving feedback to clinicians, preferably in the ISNP setting.
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and clinical documentation software.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, including Medicare/Medicaid requirements and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively educate and engage clinicians and give feedback in a constructive manner.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to assess documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to execute multiple tasks and adhere to strict deadlines in a fast-paced, changing, environment required.
• Team working skills: persistence, high energy, initiative, flexible, and able to work closely with all levels of management.
• Proactive, assertive, and creative, approach to problem solving required.
• Proficient in excel, word, and Teams functionality.
  
  

Summary

Company Overview

Longevity Health is a national provider of Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNP), created to meet the complex healthcare needs of nursing home residents. Since our founding in 2018, we've expanded our services across several states and formed strategic partnerships to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. We are actively growing, with plans to continue expanding our services across the nation.

Longevity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

Longevity Health follows federal and state regulations regarding COVID-19 vaccinations. Some facilities may still require staff vaccinations to protect the health of residents. Applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination, or an approved exemption, where applicable.

If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to help us drive change in long-term care, apply now to join the Longevity Health team!