Aya Healthcare has an exciting 120-week contract remote opportunity!
JOB TITLE: Clinical Documentation Specialist
CONTRACT DURATION: 120 weeks
SHIFT: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
LOCATION: REMOTE
ONBOARDING TIME: Expect 3-5 weeks from offer acceptance to start date.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS (due at time of phone screen with recruiter)
- Copy of diploma for highest level of completed education.
- Two manager/supervisor references who you have worked with in the last two years.
- (Name, Position Held, Company, Phone Number, Email Address)
- Upcoming requested time off for the duration of the contract.
- Interview availability for the next 7-10 days.
- Resume with last seven years of work history if applicable - all work history gaps of 90+ days must be explained.
Job Description:
Under direction of both the Director and CDI Manager, the Clinical Documentation Specialist independently prioritizes and performs assigned duties and tasks.
Clinical Documentation Specialists are responsible and accountable for the day-to-day management and success of the Continuous Documentation Improvement Project to include all modalities, acting as a liaison with specific department staff, speaking, meeting and educating physicians, residents and mid-levels, and assisting with the development and implementation of clinical documentation improvement processes. CDSs work in conjunction with Medical Coding, Case Management and other health team members to gather and analyze information in order to provide for comprehensive medical record documentation that accurately reflects clinical treatment, decisions, and diagnosis for inpatients. The Clinical Documentation Specialist utilizes clinical expertise and some coding knowledge to identify opportunities and ensure accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation used for measuring and reporting physician and hospital outcomes, including quality measures. Physician queries are generated to assist and improve the quality of the documentation. CDSs also supply support to the Medical Coders, Quality staff and revenue cycle team in the complaint coding and processing of inpatient claims.
***TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST MEET ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT MEET ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED***
- Must have an RN or MD certification from a school in the US
- Minimum 5 years experience as CDS, some or all of which must be with an Academic Medical Center
- Be able to discuss medical diagnostic topics
- Be familiar with coding as it relates to documentation
- Have worked in an EPIC and 3M 360 Encompass (CAC) software environment
Skills:
- Ability to effectively communicate to physician/staff the necessity/appropriateness of clinical documentation
- Ability to effectively communicate to the payer the medical necessity/appropriateness /level of care criteria that is necessary for acute care hospitalization.
- Skills in setting priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.
- Skill in abstracting and interpreting medical information from patient records.
- Working knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations regarding utilization review and discharge planning functions of government programs such Medicare, Medi-Cal, and CCS.
- Clinical experience sufficient to understand and communicate medical diagnosis and courses of treatment to professional and non-professional personnel.
- Immediate knowledge of computer word processing, database programs and ability to write reports and do graphical analysis.
AYA DELIVERS…
- Front-of-the-line access to exclusive jobs at thousands of healthcare facilities nationwide.
- A robust team to support you every step of the way to ensure you start on time, have accurate payroll and an exceptional experience.
- A credentialing specialist to streamline the entire compliance process.
- And of course, you get the usual benefits such as:
- Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment.
- Paid sick time. Aya provides paid sick leave in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws. Aya's general sick leave policy is that employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. However, to the extent any provisions of the statement above conflict with any applicable paid sick leave laws, the applicable paid sick leave laws are controlling.
- Generous 401k match.
- Certification and other reimbursements, when applicable.
- Pay listed above includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements, when applicable.
Aya Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all to apply!
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $67.00 - $70.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 5x8
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Clinical Documentation: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: Remote
