Group CDS - Data Quality - Desert Valley Medical Group

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Desert Valley Medical Group is affiliated with Desert Valley Hospital, one of the nation’s “100 Top Hospitals” and “A” rated for patient safety. We offer incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.DesertValleyHospital.com.

Desert Valley Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

• Paid Time Off
• 401K retirement plan
• Outstanding Medical
• Dental
• Vision Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Many more Voluntary Benefit Options!

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The Group Clinical Documentation Specialist (Group CDS) is responsible conducting clinically based concurrent and retrospective reviews of medical records. This review is to evaluate that the clinical documentation is reflective of quality of care outcomes and reimbursement compliance for outpatient services provided. The Group CDS will work closely with the medical staff to facilitate appropriate clinical documentation of patient care. Other responsibilities include conducting documentation for Physician Quality Reporting Standards, internal audit and monitoring of pertinent MIPS/APMs measures on all selected visits.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1.    Medical Graduate, Dental Graduate, PA or Nursing Graduate required.

2.    ECFMG Certificate preferred.

3.    1+ year of clinical experience in acute care setting preferred.

4.    Minimum of two years’ experience with ICD-10 and CPT coding in an acute care setting preferred but not required.

5.    Relevant EMR certificate required within 1 year from hire date if applicable.

6.    Basic computer experience required.

7.    Use of an encoder software product for code assignment in an acute care setting required

8.    Computer data entry with 10-key preferred, with accurate typing speed of 45 wpm preferred

9.    Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent critical thinking skills.

10.  Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective partnering relationships with physicians, physician office staffs, coding staffs, management staff and facility leadership.

11.  Ability to work independently in a time-oriented environment.

12.  Computer literacy and familiarity with the operation of basic office equipment.

Desert Valley Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $21.00 to $29.15. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.