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
Benefits
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
*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles. Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and oversee 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.
- Oversee and develop the audit plan and schedule for the CDI department, including performing concurrent and retrospective reviews of 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 the education of newly hired CDI staff, setting up the orientation process, monitoring of orientee throughout orientation, and reporting to leadership meetings 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.
Requirements
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.
Additional Preferences
- BSN
- CCDS certified or will be certified upon start date
- AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer preferred
- 3-5 years recent CDS experience
- 2 years recent CDIS auditing and education experience
- 10 years Acute Care nursing experience
- Ability to be a team player, take direction, and be highly self-motivated
- Must have strong skills in diplomacy, professionalism, and trustworthiness
- Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Excellent Communication skills
- Flexibility
Why Join Our Team
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.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
As a military-friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
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