Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health you will be a valuable member of our inclusive and nurturing team that values professional growth, offering big benefits like tuition reimbursement and a supportive culture with a world of education and training opportunities.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 25 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center, and Level III NICU. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement 
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

About this position

The Clinical Documentation Specialist facilitates modifications to clinical documentation through concurrent interaction with physicians and other members of the health care team to support that appropriate clinical severity is captured for the level of service rendered to all inpatient customers.

Requirements

Education

• RN (BSN preferred) or RHIT/RHIA (Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred)   

Experience

Experience
• RN with ICD-10 knowledge or IP coding experience or RHIT/RHIA with 5 years coding experience
• Clinical expertise and knowledge of complex disease processes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in organization and planning
• Proficiency in computer usage including database and spreadsheet analysis, presentation programs, word processing and Internet searching
• Understanding of organizational policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of quality improvement theory and practice
• Ability and willingness to seek out and accept change
• Demonstrates adaptability and self-motivation by staying abreast of CMS rules and regulations and incorporating those changes into daily practice
• Knowledge of federal, state and private payer regulations
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• ICD 10 coding experience preferred  

Licensure/Certification

Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in State of Minnesota, or certified as RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCD.

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.