Job Description:

The goal of the Clinical Documentation Specialist-Senior is to act as a leader, applying specialized depth and breadth of expertise and solving complex problems in order to improve the accuracy of the overall clinical picture and the representation of the complexity and severity of illness of patients through improved clinical documentation and diagnostic coding practices.



Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Full time, 40 hours/week

Scope
As a Data Specialist in Surgical Services, you need to know how to:
Maintain unit inventory and records

Keep daily logs, schedules and statistics updated

Collaborate with appropriate personnel and units in scheduling cases, and updating the surgery schedule

Record data, report and enter patient charges and other information in the computer

Compile, store, and retrieve data using the computer and other research tools- Check patient charges for errors

Sort, organize, and compile charts and print audit sheets

Order diagnostic tests, and obtain results

Assist the Operations / Business Manager with patient charge issues

Facilitate services such as maintenance, repair, supplies, mail, fax communications, and files

Take telephone messages and / or route calls to appropriate resources.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent, required

Minimum of two (2) years of clerical experience in an accredited hospital or medical facility, required

Strong computer skills in data entry and word processing, required

Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and basic human anatomy, required

Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association, preferred
 

Physical Requirements:

Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.- and -Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.- and -See and read computer monitors and documents.- and -Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.- and -May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching.

Location:

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$16.89 - $23.26

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