Clinical Documentation Improvement Educator - Community Medical Centers of Fresno, CA

Overview

 

 

Opportunities for you!

• Join a Forbes Top 10 CA Employer!
• Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships
• Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% matching contributions 
• Free parking and electric charging
• Great food options with on-demand ordering

 

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Responsibilities

The Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Educator provides education to CDI team members in the areas of coding, clinical documentation improvement, and regulatory and billing compliance. Strives to meet the comprehensive needs of the Clinical Documentation Improvement staff and providers in a safe and caring professional manner. Collaborates with Coding, Quality, Care Management, and other departments to design, develop, schedule, and present educational materials based on identified documentation needs throughout Community Health System (CHS). Collaborates with CDI leadership for maintaining and improving documentation and clinical skills through professional development and serves as a role model for other clinicians. Performs responsibilities within the guidelines of the hospital policies, state regulatory and accrediting requirements.  

Qualifications

Education

• One of the following is required
  • Associate's Degree or higher in Nursing
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
  • Medical Degree from a foreign medical school with successful completion of the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Exams
  • Master's Degree in Nursing preferred

Experience

• 5 years of clinical experience in an acute hospital setting with demonstrated expertise in Med/Surg, OB. Trauma, ICU, and/or CCU required
• 3 years of Clinical Documentation Improvement experience required
• Strong understanding of the requirements for clinical coding and billing according to the rules of Medicare, Medicaid and commercial payers required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California (if education is in Nursing) required
• ECFMG - Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (if education is from a foreign medical school) required
• One of the following is required
• CCDS - Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist
• CDIP - Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner
• CCS - Certified Coding Specialist preferred

Disclaimers

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.