Clinical Documentation Specialist Per Diem

As part of the Montefiore Health System, we offer the quality of a premier academic medical center and the caring of a community hospital. We’re committed to the health and well-being of Rockland County’s residents and our team members.

Benefits include:

• Matching retirement savings plan
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off (plus 8 holidays)
• The clinical excellence of the Montefiore Health System
• Equal Opportunity Employment
• Zero tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment and abuse
• Fair employment practices, including equal treatment in hiring, promotion and compensation
• WE CARE code of conduct for all team members

A Great Place to Live

Just 35 miles from New York City, Rockland County offers friendly communities, natural beauty, outdoor pursuits, convenient shopping and easy access to New York City. While Rockland County has plenty to offer, both the mountains and the beach are within a few hours’ drive.

DESCRIPTION

Responsible for facilitating improvement of inpatient medical record documentation by intervening, interacting with, and educating physicians and other licensed independent practitioners. Clinical Documentation Specialists will review the documentation and coding sequence for impact it has on potential denials, patient safety indicators/quality, hospital acquired conditions, and the mortality index.

QUALIFICATIONS

BSN preferred. Current CDI experience in conjunction with strong med/surg clinical experience. Working with Quality, HIM, Infection Control, Physicians. Training/Certification: CCDS preferred. Knowledge of 3M and EPIC. NYS Licensed Registered Nurse. Clear interpersonal and communication skills. Analytical skills to interpret medical record documentation and departmental metrics. Self-motivated individual with critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Computer knowledge of Excel, Word and Power Point required. Must be detail orientated.

$53.00 - $59.00 PER HOUR