What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Professional Clinical Documentation Specialist position at Norman Regional Health?
Overview:
Compensation / Benefits
Licensure/Certification
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
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Compensation / Benefits
- $23.79-$38.36/hr based on previous work experience
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement
Job Summary
- Improves the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation by performing systematic chart reviews on a daily basis, querying physicians and proactively soliciting clarification from physicians, as needed.
- Demonstrates knowledge of documentation requirements and coding guidelines that pertain to diagnosis coding to accurately reflect the complexity and medical necessity of the encounter.
- Routinely participates/provides education (including one-on-one education) to physicians, facility/clinic staff and other key healthcare providers.
- Utilizes software systems to collect and ensure the effectiveness of the data.
Education
- Associates Degree in Nursing required, Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred.
Experience
- 3 to 5 years direct clinical nursing experience required
- Experience in a broad range of clinical situations/settings preferred
(Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience).
Licensure/Certification
- Current Oklahoma RN licensure required.
- Professional certification in Clinical Documentation, CCDS, CCDS-O or CDIP preferred and/or Professional coding certification, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, COC or CRC preferred
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook
- Strong interpersonal, communication (verbal and non-verbal and listening) skills
- Experience in developing and presenting education programs
- Analytical skills
- Needs to be self-motivated, self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Well organized and detail oriented
- Capable of critical thinking, reasoning, deduction and inference while displaying the ability to draw accurate conclusions
- If not already obtained, certification in Clinical Documentation and/or coding certification is voluntary but highly recommended within 3 - 5 years.
Salary : $24 - $38