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Clinical Documentation Specialist

$37 - $73 per hour

Emerson Hospital




Clinical Documentation Specialist



Schedule: Full Time



Pay Range: $37.00 - $73.00 / Hourly



Shift: Day shift



Hours: 7a-3:30p



About this role

Improve Patient Care. Strengthen Documentation. Drive Impact.

About the Role
We're seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) to join our Medical Records team. In this role, you will help ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of clinical documentation-supporting high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement.

Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Documentation & Coding, you will work closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure documentation reflects the full clinical picture. In this role, you will perform concurrent reviews of inpatient medical records to identify documentation gaps and opportunities to enhance the quality and accuracy of physician documentation.

If you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment and enjoy combining clinical expertise with problem-solving and collaboration, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

  • Review medical records to ensure accurate, complete, and compliant clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with physicians and care teams to clarify and improve documentation quality
  • Apply clinical and coding knowledge to support accurate code assignment and reimbursement
  • Facilitate documentation improvement initiatives in both concurrent and retrospective reviews
  • Educate providers and care teams on CMS regulations, documentation standards, and best practices
  • Partner with coding professionals to ensure alignment between documentation and coding outcomes
  • Support quality, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization
What You Bring

Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelor of Science in Biology or a related healthcare clinical program (e.g., Medical Records/Health Information Management)
Experience
  • One of the following:
    • 3-5 years of acute care or equivalent clinical experience, or
    • 3+ years of inpatient coding experience
Licensure & Certification
  • Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license and/or
  • AHIMA coding certification (e.g., CCS, RHIT, RHIA) required
Skills & Competencies
  • Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of healthcare providers
  • Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration and information-sharing skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in complex clinical scenarios
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to stay focused despite frequent interruptions
  • Proficiency with computer systems and ability to quickly learn new software applications
  • Effective time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Ability to interpret medical record documentation, prepare reports, and communicate findings clearly
  • Comfort working with basic mathematical concepts such as percentages, ratios, and data analysis
  • Knowledge of DPH regulations, Medicare/CMS rules and regulations
  • Understanding of Joint Commission standards and continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes
  • Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality of patient and organizational information
Why Join Us?
  • Make a direct impact on patient care quality and outcomes
  • Collaborate with a dedicated, interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Expand your expertise in clinical documentation, compliance, and healthcare quality
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits




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