Clinical Documentation Integrity Educator

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Penn State Health - Penn State Health Corporation

Location: US:PA: Reading/Lancaster

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: 8-hour shifts

Recruiter Contact: Garrett C. Kieffer at gkieffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

“This position will be approximately 20% remote and 80% onsite. Time would be split between Lancaster Medical Center and St. Joseph Medical Center.”

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Work with program leadership to plan, develop, and implement clinical documentation education programs for Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) specialists and providers. Educate members of the CDI team on the review functions within the CDI program in order to meet and maintain enterprise goals and objectives, regulatory compliance, policies and procedures and personnel management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in Nursing required.
• Three (3) years acute care experience required.
• Experience working with a Clinical Documentation Improvement Program required.
• Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)

• Experienced educator with a strong understanding of the requirements for clinical coding and billing according to the rules of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers preferred.
• Electronic medical record and chart review experience preferred.
• CCS and/or CCDS preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.

Within Penn State Health’s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained