Shriners Hospitals for Children
Introduction:
Shriners Hospitals for Children is looking for a talented, skilled CDI / UM Specialist to join the Team based at our Portland Hospital.
Job Description:
The CDI / UM Specialist will facilitate and obtain appropriate physician documentation for any clinical conditions or procedures to support the appropriate severity of illness, expected risk of mortality, and complexity of care of the patient. The individual will exhibit a sufficient knowledge of clinical documentation requirements, DRG assignment, and clinical conditions or procedures. The ideal candidate will educate members of the patient care team regarding documentation guidelines, including attending physicians, allied health practitioners, nursing, and care management.
Required Qualifications:
The qualified candidate will have experience in the following areas:
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical healthcare experience in an acute care hospital required
- Minimum of 5 years of recent health information management, case management/utilization/ quality review and/or other related clinical experience in an acute care facility required
- Knowledge base of ICD-10-CM coding and understanding of Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) required
- Knowledge of PC based computer software (i.e., Word, Excel, Access or similar system) required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of acute care case management experience preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of acute care clinical documentation specialist experience preferred
- 3 years acute care inpatient coding experience preferred
Education Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or Health Information Management program required
- BSN, RHIA, or RHIT preferred
Compensation/Benefits:
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
Instructions for Resume Submission:
Please submit your resume to: sgparker@shrinenet.org