Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Lead Clinical Documentation Coordinator Graduate Medical Education

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLas Vegas, NV, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

For Registered Nurses, an associate’s degree in nursing is required; a bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred. Alternatively, candidates may be graduates of a domestic or international school of medicine.
Registered Nurse candidates must have at least two years of clinical experience in an acute care setting. Critical care, surgical, or emergency department nursing experience is preferred.
Candidates must have at least one year of prior clinical documentation integrity experience; two to three years is preferred.
Candidates must know the Prospective Payment System and Diagnosis Related Group selection, assignment, and optimization.
Candidates must be proficient with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, basic office equipment, electronic health records, and CDI or coding software applications.
Registered Nurse candidates must hold a current RN license in their state of residence.
CDIP, CCDS, CCS, and/or ICD-10 certification or trainer designation is preferred.
Candidates must have broad-based clinical knowledge and understand disease pathology, physiology, age-specific needs, disease processes, and related procedures.
Candidates must have working knowledge of inpatient admission criteria, the Medicare reimbursement system, and coding systems.
Candidates must have strong written and verbal communication and critical thinking skills, and be able to work independently in a time-oriented environment.
At least one year of management experience is strongly preferred for domestic or international medical graduate candidates, but is not required.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day workflow and operations of the Clinical Documentation Integrity Program for graduate medical education and medical staff education under the supervision of the Regional Manager CDI.
Conduct clinically based concurrent and retrospective reviews of inpatient medical records to evaluate utilization and documentation of acute care services.
Facilitate appropriate physician documentation of care delivered so that records accurately reflect patient severity of illness and risk of mortality.
Conduct reviews as determined internally or in response to requirements or requests from external payers or regulatory agencies, supporting quality-of-care outcome reporting and accurate, compliant reimbursement for acute care services.

Desired Qualifications

For Registered Nurse candidates, critical care, surgical, or emergency department nursing experience is preferred.
Two to three years of prior clinical documentation integrity experience is preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.
CDIP, CCDS, CCS, and/or ICD-10 certification or trainer designation is preferred.
At least one year of management experience is strongly preferred for domestic or international medical graduate candidates, but is not required.

Responsibilities

The Valley Health System has expanded into an integrated health network that serves more than two million people in Southern Nevada. Starting with Valley Hospital Medical Center in 1979, the Valley Health System has grown to include Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center, Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center Henderson Hospital, Valley Health Specialty Hospital, and West Henderson Hospital.

Benefit Highlights:

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Comprehensive education and training center

Job Description: Under the supervision of the Regional Manager CDI manages day-to-day workflow, specifically the operations of the Clinical Documentation Integrity Program for GME and medical staff education.
This position is also responsible for providing clinically based concurrent and retrospective review of inpatient medical records to evaluate the utilization and documentation of acute care services. The goal of concurrent review includes facilitation of appropriate physician documentation of care delivered to accurately reflect patient severity of illness and risk of mortality. Specific reviews are determined both internally and by requirements/requests of external payers or regulatory agencies and play a significant role in reporting quality of care outcomes and in obtaining accurate and compliant reimbursement for acute care services.

Qualifications

Education: Associate’s degree in nursing; bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred or a Graduate of a domestic/international school of medicine.

Experience: For Registered Nurse, a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in an acute care setting (critical care, surgical or emergency department nursing preferred), and a minimum of 1-year previous clinical documentation integrity experience (2-3 years of previous clinical documentation integrity experience preferred). Knowledge of the Prospective Payment System and Diagnosis Related Group selection, assignment and optimization are required.
For Domestic/International Medical Graduate: A minimum of 1-year previous clinical documentation integrity experience (2-3 years of previous clinical documentation integrity experience preferred). Knowledge of the Prospective Payment System and Diagnosis Related Group selection, assignment and optimization are required. Minimum of 1-year management experience strongly preferred but not required.

Technical Skills: Computer proficiency to include word processing, databases, and spreadsheets. Familiarity with the operation of basic office equipment. Basic competence in use of electronic health records and other CDI/Coding software applications.
License/Certification: If Registered Nurse, current RN license in their state of residence.
Preferred certifications: CDIP, CCDS, CCS and/or ICD-10 Certification or Trainer designation.

Other: Strong broad-based clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology/physiology of disease processes. Knowledge of age-specific needs and elements of disease processes and related procedures required. Working knowledge of inpatient admission criteria.

Medicare reimbursement system and coding systems required. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently in a time-oriented environment is essential.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded: 1978

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