Clinical Documentation Coordinator - Health Information (10K Sign On)

Sign On Bonus $10k 

GW Hospital is a 385-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring a Level 1 Trauma Center and a Level 3 NICU offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. GW Hospital is owned and operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company that is one of the nation's largest healthcare management companies.  Primary care and specialty outpatient care are available through the Medical Faculty Associates, a multi-specialty physician practice group of more than 750 physicians covering 51 specialty and subspecialty areas. The Medical Faculty Associates' doctors have offices in the Ambulatory Care Center, an outpatient clinic building located one block from the hospital.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for reviewing medical records, both concurrently and retrospectively, to facilitate the accurate representation of the severity of illness, intensity of care and risk of mortality by improving the quality of physician documentation. Facilitates clarification and specificity of CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION through appropriate interactions with physicians, advocating for appropriate reimbursement. Promotes relationships between the Medical Staff, HIM Coders and Nursing staff.

Flexible work Schedule 

Hybrid position 4 weeks remote with 1 week onsite. (Shift is subject to change) 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education/Qualification

• Registered Nurse with current D.C. license or BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years recent clinical experience in an acute care setting (i.e. Critical Care, Medical/Surgical or Emergency Department nursing preferred)
• Previous experience with coding classification systems and DRG guidelines preferred

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Excellent critical thinking skills, problem solving and deductive reasoning required, must be detail oriente
• Must be dependable and self-directed
• Computer literacy essential
• Working knowledge of Medicare reimbursement system and coding structures, preferred, not required
• History of positive nurse-physician relationships and ability to maintain and improve going forward
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

This opportunity offers the following:

Special Incentives & Perks

• Sign On Bonus: $10,000 for full-time positions to $3,000 Relocation Assistance for full-time jobs.
• $100 monthly commuter subsidy full time and $50 for part-time if applicable 
• A challenging and rewarding work environment with advanced technological systems, processes, and practice
• Commitment to Wellness, sponsored by the Strategic Employee Engagement Council and GWU Wellness Center
• Commitment to Diversity sponsored by the Diversity & Inclusion Council
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• Opportunities to grow and develop skills through job-related training, continuing education, and mobility up and across UHS subsidiaries.
• Employee discounts and much more!

The mission of George Washington University Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.  

GW Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GW Hospital serves a diverse group of patients—from residents to our nation’s leaders. As an academic Level I Trauma Center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. US News and World Report has recognized GW Hospital as high performing in the specialties of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Stroke, COPD, Cardiac, Kidney, Lung Cancer.  GW Hospital is the only DC hospital awarded the LeapFrog B for quality and safety.  GW Hospital is growing, with plans to open a new hospital in 2024, along with free-standing emergency centers, urgent-care centers, and outpatient procedural care centers.  www.gwhospital.com

GW Hospital is owned and operated by  Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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