Clinical specialist Job at Carle Health, Urbana, IL

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  • Carle Health
  • Urbana, IL

Job Description

Full job description

  • Department: Health Information Management
  • Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
  • Job Category: Health Information
  • Employment Type: PRN - As Needed
  • Job ID: 44214
  • Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years
  • Education Required: Associates Degree

  • Shift: Day
  • Location: Urbana, IL
  • Usual Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
  • On Call Requirements: No
  • Work Location: Carle at The Fields
  • Weekend Requirements: As assigned
  • Holiday Requirements: No

Position Summary:
Performs inpatient chart review to determine appropriate DRG assignment and assures appropriate documentation in the chart to support clinical care provided, including severity of illness and risk of mortality which impacts Case Mix Index and mortality ratings. Coordinates with physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, and the coders in Health Information Management to identify and record principal and secondary diagnoses, principal procedures, and assign the working DRG. Performs second level review of specific DRGs as assigned. Presents education related to CDI topics to peers and providers we needed or requested. Reviews DRG denials and provides information to the denials team related to appealing the encounter

Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Associate's Degree in Related field or Doctorate in Medicine



CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License State of IL Nursing License required within 6 months of hire if licensed in another state within 6 months or Registered Health Information Admin (AHIMA) upon hire



EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
At least two (2) years Clinical bedside experienceTwo (2) years CDI experienceMedical Graduate with clinical practice as a physician in an acute care setting



SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Requires excellent organizational and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work as an active member. Up to date clinical skills preferred; need to have current working knowledge of pathology, managed care, healthcare quality, and reimbursement. Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of word, excel and power point.

Essential Functions:

  • Conducts the initial concurrent review process for all selected admissions.
  • Clarifies documentation in the medical record as appropriate through communication with the physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff. Assures documentation in chart represents a true clinical picture of the patient diagnoses and supports care that was given and DRG assigned.
  • Documents findings within Carle CDI software and updates software as required to reflect status of the encounter and any follow up.
  • Coordinates with the physicians, nurses, ancillary hospital staff, and Health Information Management Department's coding staff to identify and record principal and secondary diagnoses, principal procedures, and assign the working DRG.
  • Follows query process and escalates as necessary.
  • Conducts education related to CDI topics to peers and providers as needed or requested.
  • Performs second level review on selected inpatient encounters.
  • Reviews denials for accurate and complete documentation and develops appeal letter when needed.
  • Attends mandatory and regular education sessions as needed.
  • Follows appropriate workflow in EPIC and CDI software and notifies one up leader of any issues.
  • May serve as an "expert" and participate in testing for upgrades as needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Relief, Local area, Shift work, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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