Overview

Saint Clare's Health includesCMS 5-Star Ratedhospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog A ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.

Responsibilities

The CDS Supervisor is responsible for the implementation and improvement of the clinical documentation improvement program at the facility and supervises clinical documentation specialists (CDS). He/She ensures CDS perform their designated tasks synergistically with other concerned departments and personnel. The CDS Supervisor will work closely with the Director of CDI/Data Quality, CDS Manager, Supervisor of Health Information Department, and Director/ Supervisor of Case Management to be instrumental in supplementing assistance to these departmental functions pertaining to clinical documentation. The CDS Supervisor will work closely with the medical staff to formulate strategies to improve the quality of clinical documentation. He/She will perform other duties as assigned.

QualificationsEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAININGRequired qualifications:1. Bachelors degree in medicine/ surgery or license as a physician assistant or registered nurse.2. A minimum of two years experience as a Clinical Documentation Specialist.3. Extensive knowledge of nursing care, clinical measurement tools, and clinical outcomes; ability to establish a cooperative working relationship with diverse groups and individuals, the medical staff, and other healthcare disciplines; program and database development4. Certification as Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or acquiring CCS certification within 6 months of assuming the position5. Possess the ability to work with minimum supervision, the ability to function in a stressful environment, the ability to encourage and assist with team building, excellent writing and verbal skills, and the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information, both patient and employee.6. Excellent critical thinking skills.7. Computer literacy and familiarity with the operation of basic office equipment.8. Working knowledge of the Medicare reimbursement system and coding structuresPreferred qualifications:1. Working knowledge of inpatient admission criteria.2. Ability to work independently in a time-oriented environment. Pay Transparency

Saint Clare's Health 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 $XX.00 to $XX.00. 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.

Employment StatusFull Time ShiftDays