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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Document Improvement SpecialistAdventist Health • Bakersfield, CA, US
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Document Improvement Specialist

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Document Improvement Specialist

Adventist Health • Bakersfield, CA, US
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Job Description

Adventist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Document Improvement Specialist for a nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : Clinical Document Improvement Specialist
  • Discipline : RN
  • Start Date : ASAP
  • Duration : Ongoing
  • Employment Type : Staff

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Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.

Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work.

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Job Summary : \n

Reviews, evaluates and assesses medical records of patients, looks for specificity of an illness, the accuracy of the clinician’s documentation, coding requirements and documentation of important medical details to ensure the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation of the patient medical record and ensures it is in compliance with government and other regulations. Runs program(s) with moderate budget / impact.

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Job Requirements : \n\n

Education and Work Experience :

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  • Associate’s / Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education / related experience : Required
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  • Bachelor's Degree : Preferred
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  • Three years' clinical experience : Required
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    Licenses / Certifications :

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  • Current licensed RN, medical provider or equivalent : Required
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  • Foreign Medical Doctor (FMD) or Medical license MD (MD) or Registered Nurse (RN) : Required
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    Essential Functions :

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  • Evaluates and assesses medical records of patients, looks for specificity of an illness, the accuracy of the clinician’s documentation, coding requirements and documentation of important medical details to ensure the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation of the patient medical record. Performs coding, working DRG assignment and enters all review activity into tracking software.
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  • Analyzes and interprets medical records and clinical documentation and formulates appropriate physician queries. Performs follow up on incomplete physician queries to obtain an answer while the patient is still in house. Updates “working DRG” as documentation supports, or physician query answer supports a change in the DRG assignment.
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  • Reviews quality of medical record and communicates when conflicting data are found, the clinical documentation integrity specialist (CDIS) conveys deficiencies to department lead for more information to resolve the conflict. Assists clinical documentation department lead.
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  • Performs research to keeps abreast of regulatory changes related to documentation and coding. Follows documentation guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory bodies. Attends ongoing education sessions.
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  • Acts as a liaison between the medical staff and the coding department. Works collaboratively with physicians and coding staff to ensure that clinical information in the medical record is present and accurate so that the appropriate clinical severity is captured for the level of service rendered to all patients. Attends scheduled physician and care management meetings as requested and reviews requested cases prior to the meetings.
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  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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    Organizational Requirements :

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    Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

    Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

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    Adventist Health Job ID #51312. Posted job title : associate rn clinical document improvement specialist (hybrid - bakersfield)

    About Adventist Health

    Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission : living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.

    Benefits

  • Continuing Education
  • Bereavement
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Health Care FSA
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Life insurance
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Health savings account
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