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Clinical Documentation Specialist

TypeFull time
Schedule40 hrs/wk
Experience5+ yrs
EducationBachelor's pref.
PostedOct 13
✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Current CA RN License, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, MD graduate/educated in UR or foreign country, Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP).
Certifications
✓CDS certification is encouraged but not required.
✓CCS is preferred but not required.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred .
Qualifications
✓5 years of recent experience in clinical health care setting. Prior experience in clinical documentation review preferred as well as an understanding of ICD 10 coding requirements.
✓Must possess a high level of clinical knowledge regarding the patient population served in order to participate collaboratively with all member of the care team. Works with minimal supervision, must be able to communicate verbally and written to individuals of varying education levels.
✓Equipment: Demonstrated ability to use technology and appropriate software to support in their daily activities.
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Current CA RN License, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, MD graduate/educated in UR or foreign country, Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP).
Certifications
✓CDS certification is encouraged but not required.
✓CCS is preferred but not required.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred .
Qualifications
✓5 years of recent experience in clinical health care setting. Prior experience in clinical documentation review preferred as well as an understanding of ICD 10 coding requirements.
✓Must possess a high level of clinical knowledge regarding the patient population served in order to participate collaboratively with all member of the care team. Works with minimal supervision, must be able to communicate verbally and written to individuals of varying education levels.
✓Equipment: Demonstrated ability to use technology and appropriate software to support in their daily activities.
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Full employer posting

The Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialist reviews medical records to identify opportunities to clarify diagnoses and clinical conditions. The CDI Specialist collaborates with providers, coders, and other healthcare team members to ensure accurate documentation that supports compliant reimbursement, quality reporting, regulatory requirements, and organizational performance.

Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred .

5 years of recent experience in clinical health care setting. Prior experience in clinical documentation review preferred as well as an understanding of ICD 10 coding requirements. Knowledge and

Must possess a high level of clinical knowledge regarding the patient population served in order to participate collaboratively with all member of the care team. Works with minimal supervision, must be able to communicate verbally and written to individuals of varying education levels. License/Certifications: Current CA RN License, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, MD graduate/educated in UR or foreign country, Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP).

CDS certification is encouraged but not required. CCS is preferred but not required. Equipment: Demonstrated ability to use technology and appropriate software to support in their daily activities.

Physical

Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements of the job. Must be able to work hybrid schedule.

$47.90 - $71.84 The posted

reflects the lowest to highest pay that was available for this position at the time of posting and may be subject to change. Salary offers are determined by candidate’s relevant experience and skills. For per diem positions, a standard rate is used based on market data and not the candidate’s individual experience.

40 hours per week

About the role

The Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialist reviews medical records to identify opportunities to clarify diagnoses and clinical conditions. The CDI Specialist collaborates with providers, coders, and other healthcare team members to ensure accurate documentation that supports compliant reimbursement, quality reporting, regulatory requirements, and organizational performance.