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CDI SpecialistTravel Required:
NoneClearance Required:
NoneWhat You Will Do
The Clinical Documentation Integrity Manager is responsible for assisting the CDI Director with new client implementations/engagement, work collaboratively with the facility CDI team to meet contractual obligations, and achieve best practice CDI metrics. The CDI Manager will assist in developing or updating CDI policies and procedures, ensure efficient utilization of CDI technology, assist with client month end reporting, continuous monitoring of key performance indicators (KPI’s) and development of CDI education material for both CDI and physicians. The CDI Manager will be responsible to ensure the CDI team has the tools necessary to be successful in their daily, concurrent record reviews, query initiation and follow-up and query compliance reviews. The CDI Manager will escalate issues as necessary to the appropriate CDI management team members. The CDI Manager will work collaboratively with facility team members and departments as required.
Essential Job Functions
Expert knowledge/experience in directing all aspects of a Clinical Documentation Improvement Solution
Ability to assess and identify potential health system opportunities in regard to contractual and best practice CDI metrics
Assist in the development of processes and initiatives designed to improve clinical documentation performance
Strong project management skills
Demonstrate effective communication skills and collaborates with medical staff, clinical departments and key facility leadership team members
Effectively utilizes reporting technology to analyze and drive continual improvement for the client and employee engagement
Maintains and demonstrates expert knowledge of CDI and coding process best practices
Drives optimal use of the CDI technology tool and reporting capabilities.
Manages and holds CDI team to key performance indicators
Duties and Responsibilities
Leads by example, promoting teamwork by fostering positive, transparent and focused working environment to achieve maximum results
Cultivates exceptional relationships among facility leadership team (HIM Director, Coding team, Case Management, Quality and Medical staff) resulting in support and participation in initiatives which advance business objectives
Assist in daily CDI program oversight to include productivity, quality, education and training, auditing, report management, performance improvement initiatives and developing standardized practices, processes as well as policies and procedures.
Become an advocate for facilitating the best practice model for CDI, linking the most accurate capture of documented bedside care to the most accurate numeric reporting codes thereby, conversion into correct reporting, facility and physician profiling and acuity capture.
Assist in monitoring the performance of each CDI program to ensure alignment and support department and organizational goals as well as compliance in coding and query practices with regulatory requirements.
The Manager will assist in month end client reporting and analyses to track performance and trends and escalate issues as necessary.
Assist with CDI technology implementation as required.
Maintain a clear working knowledge of the CDI technology tool regarding data entry, report generation and tracking methods to ensure the most efficient use of the tool.
Establish a working understanding of each client, their facility, their internal structure, potential needs and clinical staff/physician/HIM relationship regarding current documentation/coding and severity of illness.
Seek to build knowledge and understanding in the ever-changing arenas of coding guidelines, DRG payer groups, case management/utilization review functions, clinical documentation trends, JCAHO/core measure guidelines and clinical quality of care issues.
Assist with in-service training of staff, query compliance quality reviews and physicians as needed.
Approves CDI timesheets, completes performance evaluations, develops team member performance improvement plans if necessary and monitors compliance learning module completion.
Clearly communicate and/or escalate program updates, risks or needs in a timely manner to the CDI Director and actively work to resolve and mitigate risk.
Build trustworthy and strong relationships with client staff, physician base and Guidehouse staff.
Client Service/ Business Development:
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of CDI and Revenue Cycle service offerings as well as Guidehouse service offerings.
Perceived by the client as a lead person for the CDI Solution.
May assist with the development of proposals.
Actively participates in the recruiting process.
Communication:
Provides regular status updates to VP Operations, CDI Director and department Directors.
Demonstrates solid facilitation skills.
Actively leads meetings with CDI team and other internal and client personnel at various levels as needed.
Demonstrates the ability to determine the most appropriate format and scope for client deliverables including the ability to create deliverables suitable for senior-level client and internal audiences.
Demonstrates effective listening skills.
Ability to identify and articulate project obstacles/ issues and determine potential solutions while working collaboratively.
Expresses self in a confident manner in individual and group settings
What You Will Need
Bachelor's Degree
At least one of the following: RN, MD or MD equivalent
Must maintain credential while employed
7+ years acute care hospital CDI experience
3+ years prior management experience
Familiarity with encoder and DRG assignment (MS and APR)
Strong clinical understanding of disease process
Maintains current working knowledge of Coding Clinic Guidelines and federal updates to DRG system (MS, APR, AP etc.)
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and disease processes
Excellent communication skills, employing tact and effectiveness
Ability to converse with physicians in sometimes difficult scenarios
Ability to conduct presentations to facility physicians and leadership
What Would be Nice To Have
CCDS or CDIP credential preferred
RHIA, RHIT, or CCS Certification
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
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