Role Description
The Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) supports all care teams across the region in comprehensive and targeted chart reviews to ultimately facilitate efficient and effective medical care for our patients.
In addition, this role will partner with regional leaders, particularly the Population Health Director and Senior Clinical Informatics Specialist, to indirectly support daily huddle and CDR workflow optimization.
CDSs are trained to be experts in structured clinical assessments, accurate and specific documentation, population health workflows, and team based care.
Core Responsibilities
Chart Reviews
Access and review HIE / EMRs to identify potential suspects based on test results, etc.
Identify the need for Medical Records requests from Blue Button and other payer data
Prepare and lead monthly Rejected Suspect Reviews
Partner with Population Health Director on general review support
Identify and analyze opportunities for improving patient quality outcomes and cost of care
Analyze chronic condition prevalence based on patient demographics and identify opportunities for interventions
Monitor clinical documentation efforts
Other duties, as assigned
What we're looking for
Ease and expertise working with multiple technical systems, including Greenway, Canopy, and Excel
Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and engage in multiple perspectives to work toward a common goal
Proven experience and ability to build relationships with Providers
Proficiency in tracking down and leveraging external resources, such as hospital records, Blue Button, and payer data, to support retrospective and prospective accurate documentation
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Self-starter with a high degree of drive, initiative, and follow through
Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long term goals
Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to company vision
Experience in accurate and specific documentation
U.S. work authorization
Someone who embodies being 'Oaky'