Job Description

Role & responsibilities Shearwater Health is seeking a talented and driven individual to join our Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Academy. This full-time position and will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of our healthcare records and ensuring optimal reimbursement for our clients. What you'll be doing? Conduct comprehensive reviews of patient medical records to identify areas for improvement in clinical documentation Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to educate and train them on best practices for clear, accurate, and compliant documentation Analyze data and generate reports to track and measure the impact of CDI initiatives Stay up-to-date with industry regulations, guidelines, and coding changes to ensure the organization's compliance Provide expert guidance and support to the wider team on CDI-related matters Contribute to the continuous development and refinement of the CDI program Preferred candidate profile Must be a bachelor's degree graduate of any course. Minimum six (6) months of experience in Clinical Documentation Improvement, preferably within the healthcare industry With at least one (1) year of Inpatient DRG Medical Coding experience Strong understanding of medical terminology, coding, and reimbursement principles Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clinicians and other stakeholders Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex information Have at least any of these active Medical Coding License: Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certified Coding Specialist License (CCS) Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) from ACDIS Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) from AHIMA with Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills Must be amenable for any shift schedule.