The University of Kansas Health System

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Position Title Clinical Documentation Integrity Data Coordinator Remote Position Summary / Career Interest: The CDI Data Coordinator will provide analytics to support decision-making for leadership within the Clinical Documentation Integrity Program business decisions. This role will provide data analysis by collecting, and interpreting data associated with The University of Kansas Health System Clinical Documentation Integrity program. Will work closely with CDI Director and other health system leaders to provide suggestions based on data analysis and reporting trends. The CDI Data Coordinator has a strong understanding of CDI data analysis methodologies, CDI metrics, healthcare systems, identification of discrepancies, trending patterns in data, data organization and analysis, preparation of reports, and other documentation and visual optics to assist with understanding and interpretation of data as needed for the health system CDI Program. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Gathers feedback from CDI Stakeholders to improve reporting processes. Collaborates with CDI Director, Managers, and Leads/Auditor/Educator to identify areas of opportunity for improvement. Communicates analytic results with CDI Director and assists CDI and other leaders to make informed business decisions. Uses statistical methods to identify areas for operational improvement in identified health care and CDI programs. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local data privacy regulations and best practices. Develops and implements data collection systems and strategies that optimize data quality. Ensures healthcare data integrity, compliance, and confidentiality. Contributes to development of data management and reporting systems. Creates reports, analyzing reports, creating custom reporting software and sharing findings with various other departments as need is identified. Inputs data and updates the database continually. Works with IT professionals to coordinate system updates and improvements. Identifies trends and patterns in healthcare data to support decision-making. Contributes to development of data management and reporting systems. Stays current with latest trends and advancements in CDI, AI, and other analytics. Share investigation metrics to CDI Director in preparation for quarterly compliance committee meetings and other settings as needed. Designs, develops, and configures interfaces and reports to support operational workflows. Delivers accurate and on-time deliverables, including reports, cost estimates, models, and ad-hoc analysis. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience Associates Degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Informatics, Nursing or Data Analytics in a healthcare setting. AND 2 or more years in CDI, clinical operations and/or coding AND 2 or more years of experience generating and analyzing large data sets. OR 4 or more years of relevant experience including data analysis, and clinical documentation if applicant does not have an associate degree. Preferred Education and Experience Bachelors Degree in healthcare informatics, nursing or other clinical field. 4 or more years of Epic or EMR experience. Required Licensure and Certification Clinical licensure required according to healthcare discipline (example: Registered Nurse, Compact Licensure Required) Preferred Licensure and Certification Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist - Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS) Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Registered Health Information Administrator(RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Knowledge Requirements Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of healthcare associated information with attention to detail and accuracy. Proven working experience as a Health Information analyst and/or experience in large data analysis and reporting Computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite of products Power Bi, Tableau, Slicer Dicer/Epic Reporting knowledge preferred Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-46418 We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Notice: If you are a Current Employee or Contract Worker, please log into Workday to search for and apply to jobs using the Career application or by searching "Find Jobs". Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.