Advanced Practice Professional - Clinical Optimization Specialist
Core
Enhance provider documentation accuracy, ensure revenue integrity, and identify critical acuity indicators to optimize revenue cycle performance for the Heart & Vascular Institute.
Role type
Senior Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) specializing in Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) and Revenue Cycle Optimization
Builds
Optimized documentation workflows, clinical templates within Epic EMR, and accurate acuity coding for cardiovascular and procedural specialties
Domain
Healthcare (Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Critical Care) + Revenue Cycle Management
Required skills
Clinical documentation improvement (CDI), Epic EMR proficiency, revenue cycle management, coding standards, process improvement, data analysis, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
Cardiovascular/procedural specialty experience, prior CDI program leadership, workflow optimization, Epic template customization
Technologies
Epic EMR, Excel, Database tools
Responsibilities
Partner with finance and coding teams to identify documentation gaps affecting reimbursement; Review coding requirements to prevent payor denials; Conduct chart audits and feedback loops to identify systemic issues; Collaborate with IT to optimize Epic templates and smart phrases; Serve as subject-matter expert for providers on documentation standards; Facilitate case-based education on documentation and coding accuracy; Maintain clinical competency with up to 2 days/month of direct patient care.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic partnership capabilities