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We're seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist II. This individual is a capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in performing clinical reviews to facilitate the overall quality, completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of clinical documentation in the patient record to support the delivery of high-quality patient care, adherence to quality standards, the clinical coding process and appropriate hospital reimbursement. This individual:

• Serves as a resource and preceptor to colleagues assisting with peer reviews as required.
• Demonstrates development of analytical skills in identifying clinical documentation improvement opportunities upon medical record review.
• Recognizes the impact of CDI on compliance, quality patient outcomes and appropriate hospital reimbursement.
• Continues to recognize own performance limitations, but requires minimal assistance.
• Demonstrates a score of > 93% on the previous two quality assessments for the following KPIs: query compliance, PDx accuracy, and opportunity captured percentage.
• Meets all CDS I Employee Commitments.
• Be essential in supporting the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) results, by reviewing documentation to ensure accuracy in the Patient Safety Indicators (PSI), Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC), Present on Admission (POA) conditions, and Mortality reviews to avoid penalties associated with lack of proper documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or Foreign medical graduate from an accredited medical school.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia.
• Minimum of 3 years recent clinical experience in an acute care setting, (Critical Care, Medical/Surgical or Emergency department nursing preferred; or 2 years experience in a specialty area.)
• Required Certification(s): CCDS by ACDIS or CDIP by AHIMA + 3 plus years of CDI experience.
• 5+ years in healthcare related field with strong clinical expertise and acumen.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.  

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

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