Clinical Documentation Specialist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote

Facility: Seton Family of Hospital

Department/Specialty: Clinic Integrity Documentation

Schedule: Full time | Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CST

Salary: $ 79,511.52 - $110,834.59


Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Optimize Clinical Documentation : Drive measurable improvements in medical record completeness, accuracy, and overall data quality.
• Manage DRG & Database Inputs : Conduct timely admission reviews to assign and log accurate working Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs).
• Cultivate Provider Collaboration : Partner extensively with physicians and mid-level providers to resolve documentation queries prior to patient discharge.
• Capture Care Severity : Ensure medical records precisely reflect the true severity of illness and the full level of healthcare services delivered.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required :
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Clinical Documentation Prof. credentialed from the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Clinical Documentation Prof. credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• 1+ years of experience in a Clinical Documentation Integrity position needed
• Second Level Review experience and Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) strongly preferred
• Active Registered Nursing license in state of residence needed

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Responsibilities

• Optimize Clinical Documentation : Drive measurable improvements in medical record completeness, accuracy, and overall data quality.
• Manage DRG & Database Inputs : Conduct timely admission reviews to assign and log accurate working Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs).
• Cultivate Provider Collaboration : Partner extensively with physicians and mid-level providers to resolve documentation queries prior to patient discharge.
• Capture Care Severity : Ensure medical records precisely reflect the true severity of illness and the full level of healthcare services delivered.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required :
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Clinical Documentation Prof. credentialed from the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Clinical Documentation Prof. credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.