Building Location:Business Service Center

Department:1006290 CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION - EH SS

Job Description:The Middle Revenue Services Director provides system leadership, education, and strategic direction for Clinical Documentation Integrity, Physician & APP Advisory and Utilization Management teams. Ensures quality of care meets or exceeds regulatory standards. The Director acts as the liaison to clinical practices and clinicians by providing education and support to better understand documentation and coding guidelines, regulatory/payer requirements and the relationship between documentation, the code assigned, and the effect on compliance, quality, population health initiatives and reimbursement.

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Key Responsibilities:

Designs, implements, and oversees Essentia Health utilization management and clinical documentation integrity (CDI) programs for inpatients and outpatients across all marketsManages operational budget and strategic initiativesDevelops, implements, monitors, and drives necessary standards and measurements by establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) internally and measuring against external best practices to ensure optimal outcomesDrives revenue enhancement and cost controls/reduction efforts to achieve Revenue Services fiscal year operational goalsCollaborates with regional and site-specific executive leadership to implement and oversee a concurrent Utilization Management (UM) and Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) programBuilds strong partnerships with internal teams, external consultants, and physicians to drive achievement of UM and CDI goals and performance metricsWorks closely with leaders in revenue cycle services, population health, quality, and case management to support and advance organizational strategies and priorities

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, health information management, business, accounting, finance, or a related field of study

Required Qualifications:

8 years’ experience in Clinical Documentation or Utilization Management or related field3 years’ experience in leadership of Clinical Documentation or Utilization Management program

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven experience within integrated healthcare systemsProficient in Epic, 3M Encoder, Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI), and Computer-Assisted Coding (CAC) platformsHolds a master’s degree in nursing, health information management, business, accounting, finance, or a related disciplineComprehensive understanding of coding and reimbursement methodologies, including ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG models, Severity of Illness (SOI), Risk of Mortality (ROM), Value-Based Purchasing (VBP), CPT, HCPCS, APC/APG/EAPG, and Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs)Demonstrated expertise in hospital-based electronic health record (EHR) systems, regulatory compliance, coding guidelines, and agency requirements

 

This position is open to candidates authorized to work in the United States, with the exception of residents in the following states: California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington. Due to current employment policies, Essentia Health is not able to offer remote employment to individuals residing in these locations.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Nurse (RN)Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) credential

FTE:1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Remote

Shift Rotation:Day Rotation (United States of America)

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Holidays:No

Call Obligation:No

Union:

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Compensation Range:

$119,080.00 - $178,630.40

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.