Clinical Documentation Specialist

Job Description

The Opportunity :

Saint Luke's is looking for a Clinical Documentation Specialist to review medical record documentation to ensure appropriate representation of severity of illness, complications, comorbidities, and clinical support. This person will educate clinical providers on accurate and compliant medical record documentation. A bachelor's Degree is required or 4 years minimum of Inpatient Coding or CDI work experience, in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree. This is a remote position. Our priority is patient care in that we interact with patients daily and have the opportunity to bring something positive to their day to ensure Saint Luke’s is “The Best Place To Get Care, The Best Place To Give Care.”

The Work :

Assign preliminary diagnoses and procedures for inpatient accounts

Validate clinical criteria present in medical record to support specific conditions

Query clinical providers when appropriate

Educate clinical providers

Communicate with coding team

Meet quality standards

Meet productivity standards

Participate in weekly mortality review when appropriate

Why Saint Luke’s?

Saint Luke’s offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees, click here to find out more.

We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.

We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.

We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.

This opportunity will allow you to work with strong leaders who are dedicated to supporting you in your career development. Saint Luke’s has a strong nurse governance and we encourage all of our nurses to participate and help us make Saint Luke’s The Best Place To Get Care, The Best Place To Give Care.

Benefits :

Health, Vision and Dental

Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans

Flex and Health Savings Accounts

Tuition and Education Reimbursement

Various other voluntary benefits available

Retirement options

Clinical Advancement Program – Shared Governance, Unit Based Project, Career Advancement

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience :

1 yearBachelor's Degree

Job Details

Full TimeDay (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.