Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist

Overview

ONE TEAM. ALL HEART. At OHH, we believe that patient care is truly at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team members are involved in every step of our patients’ journeys, bringing hope, compassion, and healing to both patients and their families. Together with our physicians and caregivers, we’re shaping the future of heart care in Oklahoma by serving the state and leading the nation.

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Extended Medical Benefits (EMB)
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth

Please note that benefits may vary by position, and some roles (like PRN, Flex, Float, etc.) may have exclusions. For eligible positions, benefits start on your first day!

We can’t wait for you to join our heart-centered team!

Responsible for comprehensive coordination of care and service of individual patients and/or patient populations, promoting effective utilization of resources, and assuming a leadership role on the multidisciplinary team to achieve patient and physician satisfaction and optimal outcomes. Responsible for all activities associated with the clinical documentation improvement program. Must be able to work with all disciplines to meet patients’ needs from admission through discharge.

Will perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the mission and values of the Oklahoma Heart Hospital.

• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of ACDIS AHIMA query practice position
• Is familiar with DRG and has knowledge of how the DRG is assigned as well as the average length of stay for the DRG.
• Reviews all inpatient stays within 1 day of admission
• Validates DRG/principle diagnosis are correct
• Performs continued stay reviews daily on all inpatient admissions

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelors or Master’s degree a plus.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years hospital based nursing practice with experience in utilization/case management. Willing to pursue certification in Case Management (CCM) or CCDS (Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist). Proficient in computer usage.

Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse with current Oklahoma licensure.

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