Job Description:

Baptist Health is looking for a System Clinical Documentation Improvement Auditor/Educator to join our team. This is a remote position that requires residency in KY or IN

Function in a fully accountable role with respect to ensuring the overall quality of clinical documentation and the constant improvement thereof by assisting CDI, physicians, and hospital staff utilizing their clinical expertise. The Auditor/Educator will provide guidance on documentation best practices by keeping up-to-date knowledge of Coding Clinic and coding guidelines. Must be self-motivated and easily adaptable to change.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required

Bachelor's degree (BSN) in nursing and 5 years acute health care nursing (with 2 years' experience in clinical documentation) OR Associate degree (ASN) with 7 years acute health care nursing (with 2 years' experience in clinical documentation)

Knowledge of ICD-9-CM coding principles and procedures

Knowledge of CPT coding

Knowledge of DRG assignment

Knowledge of medical record organization

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner despite fluctuations in workflow

Strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills is required

Proficient in e-mail, Word, Excel, data entry and data retrieval systems, 3M software and internet

Certifications/licenses:

Registered Nurse-active Kentucky license

Certified Documentation Improvement Professional (CDIP) or Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS), required within one year of hire.

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), optional

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.