Clinical Documentation Specialist II

Requisition #: 666110 | Location: Johns Hopkins Health System, Baltimore, MD 21201 | Category: Nursing | Schedule: Day Shift | Employment Type: Full Time. Clinical Documentation Specialist | CCDS | CDIP The Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) facilitates the improvement in the overall quality and completeness of concurrent medical record documentation to help achieve accurate inpatient coding, APR-DRG assignment, and severity and risk of mortality levels. This role obtains appropriate documentation through interactions with physicians and staff. The CDS is responsible for medical record review, collaboration with professional inpatient coding professionals, reconciliations of assigned cases, and accurate reporting of CDI program metrics. Additional responsibilities as assigned. Reports to the Manager. Position Details Shift : Full-Time, Day Shift (40 hours/week) - Monday - Friday Location : Fully Remote Education Requirements Baccalaureate degree, associate degree, or diploma in nursing from an accredited school of Nursing Successful completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program Successful completion of the academic requirements of Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification accredited by CAHIIM Licensure Requirements RN/APRN : Must possess a current RN compact license in the state in which the employee resides. PA : Must possess current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state in which the employee resides and be board‑certified by NCCPA.

RHIT/RHIA

: Requires successful completion of the academic requirements for the RHIT or RHIA certification accredited by CAHIIM and be a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). CCDS certification highly preferred. Work Experience Registered Nurse (RN) Requires a minimum of 3 years registered nurse clinical experience in a similarly complex acute care setting. In lieu of such experience, a minimum of 3 years CDI experience, and/or other relevant clinical experience may be considered. Physician Assistant (PA) Requires a minimum of 3 years physician assistant experience in a similarly complex acute care setting. In lieu of such experience, a minimum of 3 years CDI experience, and/or other relevant clinical experience may be considered. RHIT/RHIA Requires a minimum of 3 years acute inpatient coding experience. In lieu of such experience, a minimum of 3 years CDI experience, and/or relevant clinical experience may be considered. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 403B Savings Plan with employer contribution Paid Time Off & Paid holidays Employee and Dependent Tuition assistance benefits Free Parking Refer a friend to Johns Hopkins, opportunity to earn $$$ Health & Wellness programs Contact Information For additional inquiries regarding this position, email: View email address on click.appcast.io Salary Range Minimum 34.11/hour – Maximum 56.34/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority. EEO Statement Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johns Hopkins Medicine