Job Description

Building Name: UVMMC - In State Remote Worker

Location Address: 111 Colchester Ave., Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: PHSO Population Health Services

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Shift: Day-8Hr

Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Weekend Needs: None

Salary Range: Min $34.03 Mid $44.12 Max $54.20

Recruiter: Kate Davies

The Population Health Services Organization (PHSO) is hiring for an Outpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist-RN!

The position is remote eligible, and the employee can work in state or out of state. All computer equipment is provided to the employee. Applicant must have a private and secure workspace. High speed broadband internet is required, and employee is responsible for the monthly cost. Candidates will be required to work Eastern Standard Time hours.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This clinical position uses clinical nursing knowledge and understanding of national coding guidelines and standards of compliance to improve overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation within the patient electronic medical record. Works collaboratively with ambulatory physicians and advanced practice providers to ensure that the clinical information within the medical record is accurate, complete, and compliant. This includes accurate documentation to support the capture of Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) and ICD-10-CM specificity of ambulatory patient visits. Formulates documentation clarifications, as appropriate, to reflect the true complexity of the patient. Provides informal and formal provider education regarding documentation guidelines, coding requirements and Service -specific requirements.

EDUCATION:
Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont is required. The University of Vermont Medical Center is moving towards an all Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) workforce. All external candidates hired into, or current employees promoted to, a RN position will be required to obtain their BSN as outlined in the terms of their current offer letter. Current Internal RN\xe2\x80\x99s are strongly encouraged to pursue a BSN to support this initiative.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 5 years direct clinical nursing experience required; other experience in utilization management or case management appreciated. Experience with leading process improvement and physician education.

BENEFITS:
At UVM Health Network, we support our employees as passionately as we care for our patients. We offer a comprehensive, total compensation package that includes salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.

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