Overview

Baptist Health System Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Baptist Health System, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

The Clinical Documentation Specialist II is responsible for improving overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation. Performs concurrent record reviews on all 
selected admissions and documents findings. Facilitates modifications to clinical documentation to accurately reflect patient severity of illness and risk of mortality through extensive interaction with physicians, case management, nursing staff, other patient care givers and health information management coding staff. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of clinical information used for measuring and reporting physician and hospital outcomes. Maintains accurate record of review activities to comply with departmental and regulatory agency guidelines. Understands and complies with policies and procedures related to confidentiality of medical records. Serves as a department educator for other specialists and as a senior team leader in the department. Identifies opportunities for interdepartmental and intradepartmental operational improvements. Participates in program related meetings, physician and staff education, staff development, departmental activities and in-service opportunities. Intermediate level position for experienced CDS. Demonstrates all skills of CDS I with <5% error rate. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, AHIMA accredited school, United States or International School of Medicine
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management and/or Nursing or other Healthcare related field. 
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2-5 years of CDS experience in acute care setting
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 6 or more years of experience in acute care setting
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS), OR Certified Documentation Improvement Professional (CDIP), RN, LVN, LPN. MD, DO, PA, NP.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: NA
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): NA

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Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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