Clinical Documentation Specialist

Saint Luke's Health System • Kansas City, MO

2d • Remote

About The Position

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. Inpatient Coding or CDI work experience is required. 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.” 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. Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more.

Requirements

• Inpatient Coding or CDI work experience is required
• 1 year Applicable Experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Employees must live in one of these eligible states: Alabama Iowa North Carolina Wisconsin Arkansas Kansas Ohio Florida Kentucky Oklahoma Georgia Louisiana South Carolina Illinois Mississippi Tennessee Indiana Missouri Texas

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Health, Vision and Dental
• Leave of Absence, PTO, 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level