Documentation Specialist

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Documentation Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance and protect patient rights. The role reviews patient records, performs data abstraction and analysis, supports performance improvement and risk management initiatives, and collaborates with clinical teams to promote patient safety and quality of care.

Responsibilities

Review all discharged patient records daily for completeness and to meet regulatory standards

Perform data abstraction and analysis to meet specific requirements by various payers and regulatory bodies

Collect and present data in a useful format to drive facility performance improvement initiatives

Attend performance improvement meetings, participate in projects and provide support in meeting routine regulatory goals

Assist the department director in routine departmental assignments and assigned tasks

Collaborate with clinical teams on patient safety and quality of care issues

Participate in risk management process and quality of care initiatives

Participate in development quality improvement plans and goals for the facility, and support implementation process to achieve performance goals

Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in health services preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Health Services

Company

Behavioral healthcare facility operator for mental health and addiction

Franklin, Tennessee, USA

http://acadiahealthcare.com/

Founded in 2005

10001+ employees

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required

Bachelor's degree in health services preferred

Required skills

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Preferred skills

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Experience

Entry level