Manager of Clinical Documentation (CCDS Required) - Clinical Data Management

Manager Of Clinical Documentation IntegrityMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field and 5 years of related experience.CCDS - Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist certification is required.Preferred Qualification:One (1) year of relevant managerial experience is highly desirable.CCS - Certified Coding Specialist certificationJob Summary:The Manager of Clinical Documentation Integrity provides daily oversight to the Clinical Documentation Integrity Team. The CDI Manager will work in collaboration with CDI specialists, clinicians, coders, and all members of the healthcare team to ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation within the medical record.Job Duties:Supervision of all phases of the Clinical Documentation process, including:Review processes of complex patients of different ages and development in acute and chronic disease states.Education and communication plan.Provide direction for the provision of education to the medical staff and the healthcare team regarding clinical documentation opportunities, coding and reimbursement issues, as well as performance improvement methodologies.Assume responsibility for professional development through participation at workshops, conferences, and/or in-services and maintain appropriate records of participation.Understand and disseminate reports to appropriate administrative personnel indicating productivity and success of the CDI program.Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.Performs related duties as required.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Agile leadership and management skills to promote the effectiveness of the CDI program.Knowledge of CDI fundamentals, Official Coding Guidelines, and common CDI key performance indicators.Salary Range:Actual salary commensurate with experience.Work Schedule:The position can be partially or mostly remote, to be determined by the department. Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and as needed on occasion.Equal Employment OpportunityUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.