Clinical Documentation Specialist

Saint Luke's Health System • Kansas City, MO

1d • 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. 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.”

Requirements

• Inpatient Coding or CDI work experience is required.
• 1 year Applicable Experience
• Bachelor's Degree

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