Ascension Executive Recruitment

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Description: • Perform routine and ad hoc audits of CDI queries, documentation reviews, and EHR entries for compliance with internal standards, industry guidelines, and regulatory requirements. • Develop and deliver comprehensive CDI education programs, including onboarding, continuing education, and skills refreshers for CDSs. • Provide one-on-one coaching for new or developing team members, based on audit findings or performance trends. • Create and maintain educational materials, tip sheets, and query templates in accordance with evolving CDI best practices. • Offer targeted documentation education to providers through presentations, individual feedback, and query response coaching. • Support rollout of new coding or documentation guidance, EHR tools, and CDI initiatives across the enterprise. Requirements: • Clinical Documentation Prof. credentialed from the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. • Must have a Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) certification from the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS) • Expert understanding of CDI best practices, DRG methodologies (MS-DRG and APR-DRG), and coding principles. • Strong knowledge of SOI/ROM, MCC/CC capture, risk adjustment, quality indicators (PSI, HAC, mortality), and CMS compliance. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. • Proficiency with audit tools, EHR systems (e.g., Epic), and CDI software platforms (e.g., Iodine, 3M, Nuance). Benefits: • Paid time off (PTO) • Various health insurance options & wellness plans • Retirement benefits including employer match plans • Long-term & short-term disability • Employee assistance programs (EAP) • Parental leave & adoption assistance • Tuition reimbursement • Ways to give back to your community