Clinical Documentation Specialist Trainee Job at Harlingen Medical Center, Harlingen, TX

Rk9ZaHBkcUkwVUZqcFcrTy9uUFVUMUtHWmc9PQ==
  • Harlingen Medical Center
  • Harlingen, TX

Job Description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Harlingen Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Harlingen Medical Center is a Level IV Trauma Designated hospital that specializes in Cardiovascular Service, Emergency Services, Neuroscience, Orthopedic Services, Radiology, Rehabilitation Services and Surgical Services. Harlingen Medical Center has provided high-quality “Patient Focused Care” to the residents of Western Cameron County for more than 15 years. Harlingen Medical Center, one of South Texas’s best kept secrets, offers patients the best of both worlds--a warm, caring environment, close to home while providing the wide range of services and expertise typically found in much larger facilities.

Responsibilities

CDS Trainee is responsible for conducting clinically based concurrent and retrospective reviews of inpatient medical records to evaluate the clinical documentation is reflective of quality-of-care outcomes and reimbursement compliance for acute care services provided. CDS Trainee will collaborate closely with the medical staff to facilitate appropriate clinical documentation of patient care. Other responsibilities include conducting documentation for inpatient admission criteria, initial and extended-stay concurrent reviews on all selected admissions and documenting findings. Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Medical Graduate, PA or Nursing Graduate required. 

2. Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience in an acute care setting in any capacity.

3. Knowledge of care delivery documentation systems and related medical record documents. 

4. Knowledge of age-specific needs and the elements of disease processes and related procedures. 

5. Strong broad-based clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology / physiology of disease processes. 

6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent critical thinking skills. 

7. Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective partnering relationships with physicians, nurse staff and hospital management staff.

8. Working knowledge of inpatient admission criteria. 

9. Ability to work independently in a time-oriented environment. 

10. Computer literacy and familiarity with the operation of basic office equipment. 

11. Assertive personality traits to facilitate ongoing physician communication. 

12. Working knowledge of Medicare reimbursement system and coding structures preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: 

Job Tags

Full time, Traineeship, Work at office, Local area, Shift work,

Similar Jobs

Interim HealthCare - Sioux Falls, SD

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Travel CNA Job at Interim HealthCare - Sioux Falls, SD

Travel Certified Nurse AssistantWho we are:Interim HealthCare is Americas leading provider of home care and healthcare staffing....  ...leadership and dedication to the healthcare field. We are looking for CNA's who are looking to travel up to an hour away from Jamestown,... 

Harris Beach Murtha

Paralegal - Trusts and Estates Job at Harris Beach Murtha

 ...estates and trusts Harris Beach Murtha recognizes everyone has a right to be included. You will be successful in your career at the...  .... Harris Beach Murtha complies with the provisions of the Human Rights Law, all other State and Federal statutory and constitutional... 

EG Workforce Solutions

Class A Gordon Food Service Delivery Driver Job Job at EG Workforce Solutions

Class A Gordon Food Service Delivery Driver JobWorking as a Delivery Driver consists of the following:Enjoy an established route, building great customer experiencesDeliver groceries to each customer site - likely 12-14 drops per dayGet a workout with loads of... 

Ramsey County

Social Worker Senior Job at Ramsey County

 ...Social Worker Senior Print ( Apply ? Social Worker Senior Salary $71,7...  ...position information ( To provide social work services in a designated area such as...  ...treatment and select appropriate placement homes or facilities. Monitor client... 

OpenAI

Security Engineer, Application Security Job at OpenAI

 ...About the Team Security is at the foundation of OpenAIs mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity...  ...robust security culture. About the Role As a Security Engineer, Application Security you will be responsible for identifying...