Senior Clinical Documentation Specialist

Your future role at a glance:

• Department: Clinical Integrity Documentation
• Schedule: Full-Time | Days
• Location: Remote
• Salary:  $87,463.20 - $121,918.37 per year

How you'll make an impact in this role:

• The Senior Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) - Float Pool is a versatile and experienced Clinical Documentation Integrity professional responsible for providing cross-coverage and high-level CDI support across Ascension’s multi-market system. This individual functions as an advanced front-line Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS), deployed to cover temporary staffing gaps due to PTO, medical leave, vacancies, and fluctuating census, while maintaining high-quality standards and supporting continuity of CDI operations. 
• Manage high-complexity cases, leads key initiatives, and serves as a subject matter expert and mentor within the Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) departments across markets. Demonstrate expertise in CDI practices, coding guidelines, and provider collaboration to facilitate complete and accurate medical record documentation.
• Adapt to varied facility workflows, EHRs, and service lines with minimal training. Support new CDS onboarding, short-term training, and regional initiatives when not deployed for coverage. 
• Strong technical skills in navigation of multiple EHRs. Quickly acclimate to local workflows, EHRs (Epic, Cerner), and CDI software (3M, Iodine, Nuance).
• Must be certified in CCDS- Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS)

What minimum qualifications you'll need:

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

 

Required Credential(s):

• Clinical Documentation Prof. credentialed from the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists 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 with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

What additional requirements you'll need:

• 3+ years of clinical documentation, coding, DRG, and strong CDI standards.
• Proven adaptability to various hospital systems and workflows. Expertise in SOI/ROM, MCC/CC, mortality reviews, and quality indicator alignment (PSI, HAC).
• Strong time management, independence, and problem-solving skills. Proficient with multiple CDI tools (CDE One, Cerner preferred) and remote platforms. 
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license and CCDS certified required

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.

Equal employment opportunity employer:

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits:

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.