Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist

Educates providers and serves as the subject matter expert for any topic related to provider documentation in the organization. Is an advisor to providers regarding complete and accurate outpatient documentation and functions as a liaison between providers and coders with the goal of creating mutual understanding of the many uses of medical record documentation. Working independently, the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist performs audits of the medical record to ensure the capture of complete and accurate provider documentation and coding.

The CDI Specialist will develop collaborative relationships and possess excellent interpersonal skills in building and maintaining crucial relationships so that the most complete and accurate provider documentation can be achieved.

• At least one of the following certifications is required:
  Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS, Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP), or Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (CDIS)

• Expert level of knowledge and ability to apply medical documentation guidelines and practices.
• Knowledge of, but not limited to, current coding guidelines and methodologies, MS-DRG, APR-DRG, HCCs; ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and conventions.
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and pathophysiology and ancillary test results.

Crusader Community Health serves the Rock River Valley area with quality primary health care for all people in need. CCH provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
Medical, Dental, Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness Coverage. Employees enjoy company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability, paid Holidays, Personal Days, accrued Paid Time Off hours (PTO)- 18 days in the first year, and continuing medical education time and financial reimbursement. Additionally, employees may enroll in the CCH 403(b) Retirement Plan, with employer match after one year of service.

The salary range for this position is $39,618.50-$59,428.25. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Crusader Community Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.