Ambulatory Clinical Documentation Specialist

Ambulatory Clinical Documentation Specialist Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Computer operation Nursing Medicare RHIA RN License Achieving HIPAA compliance 5 years Computer literacy Medical coding Maintaining patient confidentiality Physiology knowledge HIPAA Pathology RHIT Outpatient Certified Professional Coder Clinical staff training Task prioritization Bachelor of Science in Nursing Clinical documentation Participating in conferences Bachelor's degree in nursing Computer skills LPN Patient interaction Acute care Bachelor's degree in health information management Health Information Management Certified Risk Coder (CRC) Root cause analysis Senior level Associate's degree Associate Degree in Nursing Communication skills Training delivery Nursing CRC Full Job Description Overview The Ambulatory Fee Clinical Documentation Specialist is responsible for following ambulatory facility and clinic processes while providing clinically based reviews of documentation to capture accurate charges for services rendered. The Ambulatory Clinical Documentation Specialist will engage with providers to provide documentation education in addition to providing Profee Education and training, ProFee opportunity identification and provide any additional support to the providers as required and needed. Responsibilities The goal of concurrent review includes facilitation of appropriate physician documentation of care delivered to accurately reflect patient severity of illness, risk of morality and care provided. Specific reviews are both determined internally and by requirements/requests of external payers or regulatory agencies and play a significant role in reporting quality of care outcomes and in obtaining accurate and compliant reimbursement for acute care and ambulatory services. Duties include of the

Ambulatory Clinical Documentation Specialist:

Duties include: Conduct chart reviews of the ambulatory setting daily and as requested to regularly review the documentation and charge accuracy and to integrate into educational sessions with the Clinical departments and medical staff Performs review of accounts identified or requested for potential opportunity and opportunity for provider education. Conducts additional research to help resolve the areas of opportunity and identify the root cause of the potential missed opportunities Provides reporting and feedback to the Clinical Departments based on claim accuracy and chart reviews to encourage greater understanding and ownership of documentation and charge accuracy Maintains current knowledge of applicable regulatory standards, which may impact utilization of processes and systems Demonstrates creativity and enthusiasm while pursuing the goals of the department and the organization Provides education to providers and other staff as deemed appropriate Maintains the ability to be flexible and prioritizes daily responsibilities Attends meetings, educations sessions and trainings as scheduled Maintains strict confidentiality of all patients, employee and physician information according to HIPAA guidelines All other duties as assigned for both

Clinical and Ambulatory Clinical Documentation Specialist Other Job Responsibilities Include:

1. Shares in organization's vision, demonstrates its values, supports its philosophy and is sensitive to its mission. Demonstrates knowledge of and follows departmental and hospital policies and physician office procedures 2. Seeks out opportunities for individual growth and development, including attending various meetings, conferences, courses, seeking certifications, as required. 3. Uses tact and sensitivity when communicating with patients, visitors, co-workers, and other personnel 4. Serves on department and/or institutional committees as requested Qualifications Education Bachelor's, or Associate's Degree in Nursing or Health Information Management or related field Minimum Work Experience  Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting or of 5 years experience in coding in an acute hospital setting Required Licenses/Certifications RN, BSN, RHIA or RHIT credential required 

Education:

Minimum Associate Degree  Licensure /

Certification:

CCS-P, CPC, CRC, or other coding credential a. RN or LPN helpful but not required Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of care delivery documentation systems and related medical record documents.
• Knowledge of age-specific needs and the elements of disease processes and related procedures.
• Strong broad-based clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology/physiology of disease processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated good nurse-physician relationships in the past and can maintain those going forward.
• Working knowledge of inpatient admission criteria.
• Ability to work independently in a time-oriented environment.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with the operation of basic office equipment.
• Assertive personality traits to facilitate ongoing physician communication.
• Ability to stand, sit and walk for periods of time is required in the performance of job responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of Medicare reimbursement system and coding structures preferred, but not required.