MANAGER (RN), CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION (FULL TIME, DAYS)

UW Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for an CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION MANAGER (RN).

WORK SCHEDULE

100% FTE

Monday - Friday

Remote position

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

TheClinical Documentation Integrity Program, part of the Center for Clinical Excellence, performs concurrent review of inpatient medical records to ensure provider documentation accurately reflects patient severity of illness (SOI), acuity of care needs, risk of mortality (ROM) and the quality of treatment provided. Team members also serve on various multidisciplinary committees promoting quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Ensures appropriate reimbursement for patient care, as well as correct reporting of epidemiological, quality, and safety data that is both internally and externally reported

Provides clinical insights necessary for responding to and challenging insurance denials and has primary responsibility for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements related to documentation improvement

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees the Clinical Documentation Program, which includes creating and maintaining methods, operational procedures and policies for clinical documentation processes across two campuses

Supervises Clinical Documentation Specialists, reviews work and provides training and coaching

Works to maintain and improve the quality and integrity of data collected for decision making and works with other areas of the organization to ensure consistent reporting of information.

Works with the Lead CDS to conduct clarification audits

Facilitates the review of clinical issues with Coding staff and works collaboratively to identify improvement opportunities

REQUIREMENTS

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

At least 6 years of recent clinical experience in an acute inpatient hospital setting with in-depth knowledge of medical and surgical care

At least 2 years of experience as Clinical Documentation Specialist

Documented management and/or supervisory experience

Strong fundamental knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and measurement
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public?by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
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Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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