About the role

Available shifts

• Full-Time | Days | Monday-Friday

What you'll do

• Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you&rsquo
• ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

What you'll bring

• Evaluate query appropriateness, clinical evidence, and alignment with coding rules (ICD-10-CM/PCS, UHDDS, CMS).
• Maintain internal audit tools, track performance metrics, and present findings to leadership on a regular basis.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive CDI education programs
• 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. What minimum
• you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: Required Credential(s):
• Clinical Documentation Prof. credentialed from the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education:
• 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. What additional preferences we're seeking
• 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.

Benefits

• 89 per year Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection.
• We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together.
• Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
• that help you thrive
• medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

About the employer

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