RN - Outpatient Clinical Documentation Specialist

UW Health • Middleton, WI

1d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

Advise clinicians regarding complete and accurate Outpatient /Clinic
documentation including accurate HCC capture.
Function as a liaison between clinicians and coders.
Work as an expert source for information regarding the impact of
documentation on patient care, quality outcomes measures, HCC risk
adjustment, and to ensure correct reimbursement. 
Conduct pre and post visit reviews of outpatient/clinic medical
records-seeking clarification of documentation. 

At UW Health, you will have:

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid
time off and retirement plans. 
Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and
allow for work-life balance.
Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family
well-being.
A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our
inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a
nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing Required
• 3 years of nursing, case management, utilization review or quality resources experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting Required
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
• 3 years of Clinical Documentation Integrity experience highly desirable Preferred
• 5 years of nursing, case management, utilization review, or quality resources experience in an acute care setting Preferred
• Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist Preferred

Responsibilities

• Advise clinicians regarding complete and accurate Outpatient /Clinic documentation including accurate HCC capture.
• Function as a liaison between clinicians and coders.
• Work as an expert source for information regarding the impact of documentation on patient care, quality outcomes measures, HCC risk adjustment, and to ensure correct reimbursement.
• Conduct pre and post visit reviews of outpatient/clinic medical records-seeking clarification of documentation.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree