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Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every.
Single. Day. CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST (Remote) Aspirus Health Full Time (1.0 FTE, 80 hours every pay period) Weekdays, general no weekends The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist will communicate with the healthcare team regarding missing, unclear, or conflicting medical record documentation to clarify and obtain the documentation that will support the appropriate severity of illness, expected risk of mortality and complexity of care.
The ideal candidate would have a robust hospital direct patient care so that they understand the disease processes and diagnosis and symptomology of diagnoses. It would also be ideal if the candidate would have awareness of what CDI, understanding DRG's, coding guidelines and as it has a significant impact on our quality metrics. This is accomplished by in depth chart reviews all day long.
Training is quite extensive. There are modules (up to 40 hrs.) that need to be completed and then a one on one with a CDI trainer. Experience/Qualifications Minimum of two years' acute care hospital experience.
Experience in critical care, general medical and/or surgical nursing, and experience in educational presentations are beneficial. Previous experience with criteria-based chart reviews such as case management, utilization management, managed care, or quality improvement. Clinical documentation improvement experience with knowledge and/or experience related to ICD code assignment and DRG assignment preferred.
Employee Benefits Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status. PTO accrual from day one! Generous retirement plan with match available.
Wellness program for employees and their families. Aspirus Wausau Hospital , the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center.
Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits.
Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women’s health, and spine and neurological care. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities. Our Vision : Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.
As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities. Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
For more information visit aspirus.org. Click here to learn more. Credentials: Essential: * REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE
About the role
The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist will communicate with the healthcare team regarding missing, unclear, or conflicting medical record documentation to clarify and obtain the documentation that will support the appropriate severity of illness, expected risk of mortality and complexity of care.