Medical Records Quality Specialist (Hiring Immediately) in Albany

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description: RN Clinical Documentation Specialist

Full-time day shift at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY

Position Highlights:

• Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region
• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

What you will do:

The Clinical Documentation Specialist utilises advanced clinical and coding expertise to direct efforts toward the integrity of clinical documentation through the roles of reviewer, educator and consultant. Facilitates the overall quality, completeness, accuracy and integrity of medical record documentation through extensive record review. Through extensive interaction with physicians and other members of the healthcare team, achieves appropriate clinical documentation to support code assignment, medical necessity, severity of illness, risk of mortality and level of services rendered to all patients. Participates in the development and delivery of education for providers and members of the healthcare team.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviours, practices, standards, policies, procedures and decisions.
• Demonstrates understanding of appropriate clinical documentation, to ensure that the severity of illness, risk of mortality and level of services provided are accurately reflected in the health record.
• Assists in overall quality, timeliness and completeness of the health record to ensure appropriate data, provider communication and quality outcomes.
• Serves as a resource for appropriate clinical documentation.
• Communicates with and educates physicians and all other members of the healthcare team regarding clinical documentation and monitors provider engagement.
• Identifies learning opportunities for healthcare providers.
• Conducts concurrent reviews of selected patient health records to address legibility, clarity, completeness, consistency and precision of clinical documentation.
• Formulates compliant clarifications/queries following Trinity Health's documentation integrity procedures.
• Interacts with physicians, nurses and ancillary staff regarding compliant documentation requirements, clarification/query requests and educational opportunities.
• Accurately codes all relevant, appropriate and compliant working diagnoses codes, establishing a working principle diagnosis and working DRG (MS or APR).
• Collaborates with coding staff to ensure documentation of discharge diagnoses and co-morbidities are a complete reflection of the patient's clinical status and care.
• Resolves all discrepancies in a courteous manner.
• Demonstrates expertise in problem-solving skills based on theoretical knowledge, clinical experience and sound judgement and serves as a professional role model by demonstrating desirable practice behaviours.
• Proficient with leveraging the functions of 3M/360 for entering data related to CDI efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, accrediting agencies, Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviour.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must possess an Associate/Diploma Degree in Nursing, or Health Information Technology (HIT) OR an Advanced degree in nursing or medical field such as NP/APN or PA.
• Must possess one of the below:

• Current Registered Nurse License
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required
• Licensure as a physician assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse (NP/APN) or completion of medical school.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to set and organise own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently.
• Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
• Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.
• Must be able to spend majority of work time utilising a computer, monitor and keyboard.
• Must be able to work with interruptions and perform detailed tasks.
• The position requires the ability to concentrate and read for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in an onsite and virtual environment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to the Regional CDI Manager
• Has no responsibility for the supervision of staff.

Pay Range: $31.50 - $47.97

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment:

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honour the dignity of every person and recognise the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centred care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.