Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Documentation Specialist (M-F 8-5)

Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS)

The Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) provides concurrent review of the clinical content in the active patient medical record and queries the medical staff to obtain specific and complete documentation that supports the severity of patient illness and risk of mortality. The CDS conducts initial and extended stay reviews on all selected admissions and identifies opportunities for improvement, education, and increased.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
• Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License
• Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association
• Minimum of 5 years of acute care experience. CDI Certification required within 2 years of eligibility.
• BSN required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire

Skills and Abilities:

• Critical thinking
• Strong clinical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement procedures and rules
• Fundamental knowledge of coding practices

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*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.