Director, Clinical Documentation Improvement Program

Qualifications:

Required: 

• A master’s degree in a healthcare or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. 
• 3 – 5 years’ clinical and/or hospital administration experience is required.
• Developmental and administrative experience in a hospital setting is required.  
• Demonstrated ability with complex statistical and financial analysis, presentation, and forecasting is required
• Familiarity with medical coding, DRG assignment and/or case management is required.
• Demonstrated excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Power Point and Excel is required.
• Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or the demonstrated ability to do so is required.

Desirable:     

• Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) is strongly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive improvements through change
• Electronic Medical Records experience is desired  (EPIC preferred).
• Strong knowledge of the Medicare reimbursement system and coding structures/national coding guidelines and related appropriate chart documentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare outcomes and performance improvement initiatives/techniques.
• Experience with hospital quality/safety metrics.
• Experience working at large academic medical centers.

Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume (under the submission of relevant materials) 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 and credential/education verification.

Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Heidi Bodensteiner at heidi-bodensteiner@uiowa.edu

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.