Clinical Documentation Improvement Prebill Specialist
Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in nursing (MNHP or MSN) with two years of recent (within the last 5 years) work experience as a Clinical Documentation Specialist or other CDI specialist is required
~or~
- A bachelor’s degree in nursing with more than two years of recent (within the last 5 years) work experience as a Clinical Documentation Specialist or other CDI specialist is required.
- A license to practice nursing in Iowa is required.
- Must currently hold a Clinical Documentation certification:
- Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS), or
- Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP)
- Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS), or
- Must currently hold (or will obtain within 3 months):
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or
- Other applicable inpatient medical coding certification
- Professional written and verbal communication skills are required
- Demonstrates the ability to provide effective education in a variety of styles, including formal presentations.
- Proficiency with computer software applications (i.e., Microsoft applications) is required
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal communication is required.
- Demonstrated organizational, time management and problem-solving skills are required.
Application Process:
- In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a current resume and a cover letter that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on June 12, or on date of closing.
- Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
- Professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
- This position is not eligible for University of Iowa sponsorship for employment authorization.
- For questions, contact Heidi Bodensteiner at heidi-bodensteiner@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.