GBMC HealthCare

Job Description:

• Under the supervision of the Manager of Coding and Clinical Validation, the Clinical Documentation Improvement Educator is responsible for providing education and training to Clinical Validation staff, physicians and the health care team on effective, compliant clinical documentation.
• Facilitates consistent, accurate and optimal documentation by providing both formal and informal educational programs.
• Assesses documentation gaps and formulates appropriate CDI educational tools to include, but not limited to, PowerPoint presentations, newsletters and documentation tips sheets.
• Applies teaching/learning principles in establishing an overall educational program related to effective clinical documentation for, and in collaboration with, Clinical Validation staff, physicians and the health care team.
• Acts as a resource to Clinical Validation staff and clinical providers on optimal documentation.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Nursing or Health Information Management

Experience

• Five years’ experience as a Clinical Validation Specialist and/or educator

Skills

• Must demonstrate understanding of the APR-DRG system, impact on case mix index as well as ICD-10 coding systems and how guidelines relate to clinical documentation improvement.
• Demonstrates competency in teaching/learning process.
• Demonstrates extensive clinical knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
• Must have a thorough understanding of clinical documentation principles, guidelines and regulations.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with peers, physicians, nursing and other staff.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that promote teamwork.
• Must demonstrate abilities to train and deliver education programs.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and be able to produce training presentations and materials.

Licensure/Certifications

• RN licensure
• CCS/CIC; CCDS and/or CDIP strongly preferred but required to obtain within a year of hire

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, concentrate and pay close attention to detail.

Working Conditions

• Normal office work environment.  Opportunity to work remotely.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Apply Online

Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

Introduction:

Johns Hopkins Community Physicians  has Primary & Specialty ambulatory  practices in the State of Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Job Description:

Johns Hopkins Community Physicians is seeking an experienced Coding Specialist III.

• You will be responsible for all aspects of coding, provider education, practice improvement, quality assurance and compliance with Federal payer documentation guidelines.
• Responsible for developing coding and billing change procedures.
• Responsible for training on all coding and billing changes.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPC certification required. Risk Adjustment Certification preferred.
• Sub specialty coding certification or second AAPC certification in any area of expertise. (Internal Candidates only – when a sub specialty coding certification or second AAPC certification is not available in clinical specialization, additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of second certification at the discretion of department management.)
• Minimum five (5) years coding experience with demonstrated analytical skills. Experience with Medicare regulations. Understanding of third party payer issues.  Preferred EPIC experience.

Preferred Qualifications:Education Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Apply Online – Reference requisition# 185425