Job Summary and Responsibilities
Job Summary / PurposeThis position provides oversight of CDI teams holding them accountable to performance. Develops strategic plans to achieve CommonSpirit Health (CSH) enterprise KPIs. Plays a critical role in the overall accuracy and compliance for all CDI functions. Analyzes data and generates monthly KPI performance reports/dashboard to share with executive leadership. Acts as a liaison between physicians, coding, and clinical quality, etc. to ensure collaborative relationships resulting in accuracy and integrity of the inpatient medical record
Essential FunctionsEssential Function Oversees CDI team, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to compliant CDI practices and regulatory requirements. Adhere to the ethical standards of coding as established by AAPC, AHIMA and/or ACDISAbility to identify and determine resolution of complex issues. Ability to identify and interpret strategic and operational training/development needsAssist CSH director in strategic planning. Develop and execute CDI process improvement projectsAbility to communicate effectively, stay organized, and demonstrate effective leadership skillsAssists with the development of combined Coding and CDI steering committee presentationsParticipate on patient care teams/committees to advance education of documentation guidelines to support clinical coding and DRG assignment. Oversees orientation and education of new providers to the organizations CDI programAssist with preparation and presentation of CDI monitoring/trending reports for physician and hospital leadershipEnsures CDI team meets productivity for daily initial/follow up reviews, compliant query generation, and accuracy standards; develop action plans for sustained improvementStrong oral communication skills and the ability to deliver presentations to large groupsCollaborates with physicians, clinical quality, coding team, and safety net vendors to discuss results, education and develop action plans for sustained improvementLead CDI department meetings and ensure collaborative environment. Actively seeks to promote and helps to maintain a professional, team-oriented, service-conscious environment, which contributes to the goals of the team and reflects the values of the enterpriseEnsures managers have tools and resources to hold teams accountable. Ability to troubleshoot computer issues in a timely fashion while working remotely
Job Requirements
Education and Experience
Required
Associate Of Nursing or Associates degree in Nursing or Associates degree HIM or related field with 4-6 years5+ years acute care large multifacility organization in CDI speciality
Associates Other or Associate's degree HIM or other related field with 4-6 years5+ years acute care large multifacility organization in CDI
Licenses/CertificationsRequiredRegistered Nurse:XX (RN:XX)Clinical Documentation Improvement Professional (CDIP), must complete within 5 - months
