Clinical Documentation Coordinator - Catholic Health : Job Details

Catholic Health is one of Long Islands finest health and human services agencies. Our health system has over 16,000 employees, six acute care hospitals, three nursing homes, a home health service, hospice and a network of physician practices across the island.

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes to every patient, every time.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace!

The Clinical Documentation Coordinator oversees daily functions including case assignments, schedules, and data correction reports within the Clinical Documentation Department.

Additional Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Implement new office methods and procedures to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Ensure accurate maintenance of office records, manuals and documents keeping abreast of new policies and procedures
• Interpret new directives, policies and regulations and inform appropriate personnel of changes.
• Coordinate all office functions to include but not limited to staffing, training, personnel, supplies.
• Resolve office problems independently and facilitate solutions; confer with supervisor to resolve more complex situations.
• Verify and reconcile expenditures of budgeted funds and develop cost comparisons; prepare and process financial documents; prepare, compile and analyze documents including but not limited to financial and monthly reports and personnel records.
• Assist in planning and implementing office development based on knowledge of current office operations.
• Coordinate and schedule arrangements for meetings, conferences and seminars.
• Perform clerical duties as required in support of office functions including but not limited to composing and typing letters, reports and correspondence; answering telephone, take dictation and minutes; maintain appropriate files; screen and route mail and documents.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Education

• BA/BS degree preferred or combination of some college and work experience. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for deficiencies in the required education, i.e. Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS

Experience and Qualifications

• Administrative Assistant skills, typing, filing. Three years related experience with preference given to experience in a health care environment. Coding experience with ICD -10-CM / PCS sets
• ICD-10-CM certification preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, Proficient in UDS system for data abstracting preferred, Proficient in 3M-CDIS for maintenance of data, updates to system, report running and advocating on behalf of the department, representing the department needs as appropriate to CHS IT and 3M IT, EMR EPIC, Skills in utilizing computer software packages and online systems to develop unit-specific applications
• Must be detail-oriented and pro-active.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to manage change, provide program management, and achieve results.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidates qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.