Documentation Improvement Specialist - NYP-Columbia

Documentation Improvement Specialist - NYP/Columbia

The Documentation Improvement Specialist is responsible for facilitating improvement of medical record documentation by concurrent and retrospective interventions and interactions with, as well as the provision of education to physicians, residents, and other licensed independent practitioners. Develops process to identify opportunities for documentation improvement, intervene with attending physicians, residents, and physician extenders, in order to facilitate improvement in medical record documentation. Provides routine in-services to assigned clinical areas/Service Lines regarding regulatory documentation requirements including feedback on the impact of clinician documentation on Service Line metrics. Initiates and maintains records and databases to quantify the deficits, the interventions, and their impact. Conducts successful interventions related to documentation improvement and ensures follow through with all recommendations. Identifies, investigates, and evaluates practices and processes to facilitate continuous improvement in complete and accurate medical record documentation.

This is full time hybrid / remote day position (8:00 am - 4:00 pm), located at the NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Preferred Criteria 

• Registered Nurse with 2 years of CDI experience 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license highly preferred

Required Criteria 

• Bachelor's degree
• Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Physician Assistant or trained Physician background
• 5 years of recent hospital experience and/or verifiable Documentation Improvement experience
• Experience in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)environment

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
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