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Job Field: Legal Jobs
Location: Lakewood, CA
Salary: $Not stated

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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Title: CLINICAL DOCMENTATION SPECIALIST - FULL TIMELocation: CA-LakewoodOther Locations:Provide clinically based concurrent and retrospective review of inpatient medical records to evaluate the documentation and utilization of acute care services. Includes facilitation of appropriate physician documentation of care to accurately reflect patient severity of illness and risk of mortality. Will play a significant role in obtaining accurate and compliant reimbursement for acute care services and in reporting quality of care outcomes.1.  Must possess a current, valid RN or LPN license or an RHIA, RHIT, or CCS credential; a graduate of a foreign medical school would also be considered.2.  Minimum of 3 years clinical or inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting required3.  Famililarity with coding concepts and coding software desired.4.  Knowledge of care delivery documentation systems and related medical record documents.5.  Knowledge of age-specific needs and the elements of disease processes and related procedures.6.  Strong broad-based clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology/physiology of disease processes.7.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.8.  Excellent critical thinking skills.9.  Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective partnering relationships with physicians, nurse staff, hospital management staff, and health information systems coding staff.10. Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment.11. Computer literacy and familiarity with the operation of basic office equipment.12. Assertive personality traits to facilitate ongoing physician communication.13. Working knowledge of Medicare reimbursement system and coding structures/national coding guidelines.14. 5 years experience strongly preferred.15. Familiarity with coding concepts and coding software desired.

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