Outpatient Clinical Documentation Specialist

Outpatient Clinical Documentation SpecialistEverything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.Location: Altru Health System PO Box 6002 Grand Forks, ND 58201 Pay Range: $73,819.20 - $110,718.40Summary: The Outpatient Clinical Documentation Specialist is responsible for activities which improve the accuracy of facility outpatient clinical documentation and charging, including education with the clinical departments and root cause correction to support accurate charging and coding in compliance with Hospital/Health System policies. The Clinical Documentation Specialist assists clinical areas to effectively document services and understand the relationship of documentation, medical necessity, and charging for the services provided in accordance with Hospital/Health System policies and procedures.Essential Job Functions:Conducts regular chart reviews of assigned clinical departments to regularly review the documentation and charge accuracy and to integrate into educational sessions with the clinical departments and medical staffPerforms shadowing and coaching with key stakeholders in the clinical departments to facilitate adoption of best practices and improve documentation and charging accuracyTakes ownership and initiative to build upon documentation and charge capture processes for identified areas of opportunityProvides reporting and feedback to the clinical departments based on claim accuracy and chart reviews to encourage greater understanding and ownership of documentation and charge accuracyPerforms review of accounts identified as potentially missing charges and conducts additional research to help resolve the areas of opportunity and identify the root cause of the issues causing the missed chargesCoordinates with clinical departments as well as Coding, PFS, CDM, Finance, and others to review and correct claims and identify and resolve root cause issuesPerforms analysis of patient clinical and billing data to identify documentation, coding, and charging opportunities, summarizes data, and prepares summary materials for discussion with clinical and/or finance teamsFosters teamwork and utilizes strong team-building measuresDevelops and maintains project plans and project tracking, including documentation of project meetings and project issues listsMaintains current knowledge of applicable regulatory standards, which may impact the utilization of processes and systemsWorks with finance to track revenue indicators and corresponding action plansConducts auditing and monitoring of assigned areasMaintains strict confidentiality of all patient, employee, and physician information according to HIPAA guidelines.Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.Certifications:Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary SourcesNotes:Must hold an unencumbered nursing license prior to start.Work Experience:• Required: A minimum of 2 years Related ExperienceLanguage Requirements:This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.Physical Demands :• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)• Stoop/Bend: Rarely (1-4%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Not Applicable• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands:• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Not ApplicableWorking Conditions:• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Not Applicable• Extreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions:Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.Driving Requirement for this position:Infrequent DriverReference ID: R8451Making a real difference. For one another.To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.At Altru, you'll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You'll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)