clinical educator

Company: Community Medical Centers
Location: Fresno
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

Community Medical Centers is seeking a Clinical Educator for a job in Fresno, California.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty:
Clinical Educator

Discipline:
Allied Health Professional


Duration:
Ongoing

40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours, days


Employment Type:
Staff


Overview:
Opportunities for you
Join a Forbes Top 10 CA Employer
Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships
Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% matching contributions
Free parking and electric charging
Great food options with on-demand ordering

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Want to learn more? Click here.


Responsibilities:
The Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Educator provides education to CDI team members in the areas of coding, clinical documentation improvement, and regulatory and billing compliance. Strives to meet the comprehensive needs of the Clinical Documentation Improvement staff and providers in a safe and caring professional manner. Collaborates with Coding, Quality, Care Management, and other departments to design, develop, schedule, and present educational materials based on identified documentation needs throughout Community Health System (CHS). Collaborates with CDI leadership for maintaining and improving documentation and clinical skills through professional development and serves as a role model for other clinicians. Performs responsibilities within the guidelines of the hospital policies, state regulatory and accrediting requirements.


Qualifications:
Education
One of the following is required Associate's Degree or higher in Nursing
Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Medical Degree from a foreign medical school with successful completion of the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Exams
Master's Degree in Nursing preferred

Experience
5 years of clinical experience in an acute hospital setting with demonstrated expertise in Med/Surg, OB. Trauma, ICU, and/or CCU required
3 years of Clinical Documentation Improvement experience required
Strong understanding of the requirements for clinical coding and billing according to the rules of Medicare, Medicaid and commercial payers required
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California (if education is in Nursing) required
ECFMG - Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (if education is from a foreign medical school) required
One of the following is required
CCDS - Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist
CDIP - Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner
CCS - Certified Coding Specialist preferred


Disclaimers:

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.Community Medical Centers Job ID #1ec4e5a7-486b-4fc5-a1d3-d11e97a01a43.
  
  Posted job title:
  Clinical Documentation Improvement Educator

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