Clinical Documentation Specialist

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing or a master's degree in nursing (MNHP or MSN) is required.
• A current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required.
• Three years of recent (within the last 10 years) of inpatient nursing experience in a medical-surgical, and/or ICU setting, and/or recent work experience as a Clinical Documentation Specialist, CDI nurse, or healthcare quality professional with specific medical record review experience are required.
• Must obtain CCDS (Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist) certification within 3 years of hire.
• 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.  

Desired Qualifications:    

• Experience with performance improvement methodologies
• Experience improving and/or reviewing hospital quality/safety metrics
• Experience with data mining and/or data analytics
• Advanced certification (i.e., CCDS, CDIP, CPHQ) 

Application Process: 

• 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. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
• 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.