• CDS - Rral

    Prime Healthcare (Gadsden, AL)


    Overview

     

    Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Riverview Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

     

    Located in Gadsden, Alabama, Riverview Regional Medical Center is a 281-bed acute-care hospital serving more than 350,000 residents in Etowah and the contiguous counties. A full range of services and programs are offered, including the only accredited Cath Lab in Northeast Alabama, Sleep Lab, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, and Women’s Diagnostic Imaging Center. Riverview Regional Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and is rated among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for patient safety. Riverview is also the areas highest rated hospital, receiving Four-Stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Originally named Holy Name of Jesus Hospital, Riverview Regional Medical Center was founded in 1917 by the Sisters of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity. Riverview was purchased by Prime Healthcare in 2016. Together they continue a mission of providing quality healthcare in the community it so proudly serves. To learn more about Riverview Regional Medical Center and the services it provides, visitwww.riverviewregional.com

    Responsibilities

    The Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) is responsible for conducting clinically based concurrent and retrospective reviews of inpatient medical records. These reviews are to evaluate whether the clinical documentation is reflective of the quality-of-care outcomes and reimbursement compliance for acute care services provided. The CDS works closely with the medical staff to facilitate appropriate clinical documentation of patient care. Other responsibilities include conducting documentation for inpatient admission criteria, initial and extended-stay concurrent reviews on all selected admissions and documenting findings. The CDS will perform other duties as assigned or required.

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

    1. Medical Graduate, PA or Nursing Graduate required

    2. Minimum of three one (1+) years clinical experience in an acute care setting

    3. Knowledge of care delivery documentation systems and related medical record documents

    4. Knowledge of age-specific needs and the elements of disease processes and related procedures

    5. Strong broad-based clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology/physiology of disease processes.

    6. Excellent written, and verbal communication skills and critical thinking skills.

    7. Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective partnering relationships with physicians, nurse staff, and hospital management staff.

    8. Working knowledge of inpatient admission criteria.

    9. Ability to work independently in a time-oriented environment.

    10. Computer literacy and familiarity with the operation of basic office equipment.

    11. Assertive personality traits to facilitate ongoing physician communication.

    12. ECFMG Certificate or RN license preferred.

    13. Prior Case Management Experience preferred.

    14. Working knowledge of the Medicare reimbursement system and coding structures preferred.

    15. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

    16. ACLS Certificate preferred.

     

    Employment Status

     

    Full Time

     

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    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf

     

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    FacilityRiverview Regional Medical Center

     

    LocationUS-AL-Gadsden

    ID2025-232053

    CategoryBusiness Professional

     

    Position TypeFull Time

     

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    Job TypeNon-Exempt