RN Clinical Documentation Auditor - Ascension : Job Details

• Department: Health Information Management
• Schedule: Full-time, 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, off for Ascension Holidays
• Hospital: Ascension Via Christi, St. Francis
• Location Wichita, KS--may be remote, but must be able to travel to the area as needed

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Develop, implement, and has oversight over the Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) audit plan, utilizing audit findings to develop, implement, and maintain formal and informal training to physicians, mid-level providers and ancillary staff.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and develop the audit plan and schedule for CDI department, including performing concurrent and retrospective reviews of the medical records, utilizing evidence-based knowledge, protocols, and documentation criteria.
• Develop formal and informal training and education material related to findings from audits and staff feedback; implement and facilitate this training with CDI staff, physicians, clinical and ancillary staff to improve the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation.
• Assist Health Information Management leadership in developing meaningful goals, metrics and targets representing CDI's work performance and provider documentation performance. Assist leadership in the development of the CDI plan as it relates to quality metrics and provider education.
• Responsible for education of newly hired CDI staff, setting up orientation process, monitoring of orientee throughout orientation and reporting to leadership meeting of milestones and successes.
• Establish relationships with physicians, other health team members and the coding team in order to communicate the benefits of complete and accurate documentation.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Clinical Documentation Prof. credentialed from the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

BSNCCDS certified or will be certified upon start dateAHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer preferred3-5 years recent CDS experience2 years recent CDIS auditing and education experience 10 years Acute Care nursing experienceAbility to be a team player, take direction and highly self-motivatedMust have strong skills in diplomacy, professionalism and trustworthinessProficiency in Google and Microsoft office applicationsStrong analytical and organizational skillsRegulatory KnowledgeExcellent Communication skillsFlexibility

Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

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