Clinical Documentation Lead - Improve Care & Reimbursement

Returning Applicant or New Applicant?; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer  

Paid time off

Job summary

DMC Harper University Hospital is seeking a Team Lead Clinical Documentation to coordinate clinical documentation improvement and coding practices across Detroit markets. The role requires blending nursing clinical expertise with documentation leadership to ensure accurate reimbursement and high-quality patient records.

Ideal candidates will have nursing licensure in Michigan and at least two years as a Clinical Documentation Specialist, with CCDS or RHIA/RHIT/CCS credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing with RN license in Michigan.
• Two years of experience as a Clinical Documentation Specialist.
• Credentials such as CCDS or RHIA/RHIT/CCS are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement clinical documentation improvement practices.
• Lead and delegate work of professional/technical staff to meet department objectives.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, coders to ensure accurate documentation and reimbursement.
• Develop goals, monitor statistics and lead meetings for CDIS leadership.
• Assist in hiring, evaluation and discipline of CDIS staff.
• Support in data collection and daily CDS activities.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RHIA/RHIT/CCS credential

CCD S credential

Job description

DMC Harper University Hospital is seeking a Team Lead Clinical Documentation to coordinate clinical documentation improvement and coding practices across Detroit markets. The role requires blending nursing clinical expertise with documentation leadership to ensure accurate reimbursement and high-quality patient records.

Ideal candidates will have nursing licensure in Michigan and at least two years as a Clinical Documentation Specialist, with CCDS or RHIA/RHIT/CCS credentials preferred.