Documentation Improvement Specialist, Remote NY

00871199 The Documentation Improvement Specialist is responsible for facilitating improvement of medical record documentation by concurrent and retrospective interventions and interactions with, as well as the provision of education to physicians, residents, and other licensed independent practitioners. Develops process to identify opportunities for documentation improvement, intervene with attending physicians, residents, and physician extenders, in order to facilitate improvement in medical record documentation. Provides routine in-services to assigned clinical areas/Service Lines regarding regulatory documentation requirements including feedback on the impact of clinician documentation on Service Line metrics. Initiates and maintains records and databases to quantify the deficits, the interventions, and their impact. Conducts successful interventions related to documentation improvement and ensures follow through with all recommendations. Identifies, investigates, and evaluates practices and processes to facilitate continuous improvement in complete and accurate medical record documentation. This is full time remote day (8:00 am - 4:00 pm) position. Required Criteria • Bachelor's degree • Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Physician Assistant or trained Physician background • 5 years of recent hospital experience and/or verifiable Documentation Improvement experience • Experience in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)environment Preferred Criteria • Registered Nurse with 2 years of CDI experience • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing • Current Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license highly preferred Participates in retrospective medical record reviews to collect data and/or to resolve coding or documentation discrepancies. Maintains knowledge of coding, billing and documentation guidelines related to the therapists’ clinical professions and third party payer requirements. Collaborates with Manager of Coding Unit as needed. In collaboration with Coding Unit expertise, provides in-services to educate therapy staff and clinicians on the following but not limited to: correct billing, coding and documentation through clear verbal and/or written communication. Performs other job related duties as assigned. Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today. Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses. __________________ • 2024 “Great Place To Work Certified” • 2024 “America’s Best Large Employers” – Forbes • 2024 “Best Places to Work in IT” – Computerworld • 2023 “Best Employers for Women” – Forbes • 2023 “Workplace Well-being Platinum Winner” – Aetna • 2023 “America’s Best-In-State Employers” – Forbes • “Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development” – Brandon Hall Group NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Salary Range: $101,000-$151,000/Annual It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job