CDI Audit Educator RN

SUMMARY

The CDI Audit / Educator primary responsibilities are to audit inpatient and / or outpatient University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) hospital medical records, for coding accuracy, provide individual educational feedback, and identify educational trends / opportunities that would be relevant for the entire Coding and CDI Team. Research and prepare educational tutorials and submit to AHIMA for approval to provide Continuing Education Units for the attendees. The UTSW medical records are maintained in electronic format and reviews will be in accordance with current coding guidelines, and in compliance with organizational, departmental, and regulatory requirements. The Coding and CDI Audit / Educator is identified as the highest-level coding subject matter expert due to education, training, and experience and as such will receive assignments in accordance with that level of expertise. Additionally, the Coding Audit / Educator may be asked to mentor and proctor employees at the Coding Specialist I, II, and III levels.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include :

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

3 years acute hospital-based Coding or CDI experience, relative to the primary work area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered and

(RN) REGISTERED NURSE required if primary work area is CDI

(RHIA) REGD HEALTH INFO ADMINIST or

(RHIT) REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO or

(CCS) CERT CODING SPECIALIST or

(CPC) CERT PROFESSIONAL CODER AAPC credential – Certified Professional Coder (CPC) (Prior to 2014) or

(CCDS) Cert Clinical Documentation or

Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) (excludes AAPC Apprentice)

Preferred

Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management and / or closely related field. or

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management and / or closely related field.

Experience working in a remote environment.

AHIMA-Approved I10 Trainer Certification.

JOB DUTIES

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.