Clinical Documentation Review Specialist (RN)

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work equipment provided

Work from home

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Clinical Documentation Review Specialist (RN) to help clinicians clarify patient records for accurate reimbursement and reflect care complexity.

Daily responsibilities include concurrent record reviews on nursing units, prompting physicians to resolve documentation gaps, and educating staff on documentation standards and coding requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Current Washington State Nursing license required.
• 3+ years of direct patient care experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform concurrent medical record reviews on nursing units.
• Prompt physicians to resolve missing, unclear, or conflicting documentation.
• Provide education to patient care providers on documentation standards and coding requirements.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Medical coding

Physician communication

Documentation education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Documentation Review Specialist (RN), you will help medical staff clarify patient records so they can ensure appropriate reimbursement and accurately reflect the complexity and severity of patient care.

Every day you will perform concurrent medical record reviews on nursing units. You will be expected to prompt physicians to resolve missing, unclear, or conflicting documentation and provide education to patient care providers.

To be successful in this role, you must be a Registered Nurse with a strong understanding of clinical documentation standards, physician communication strategies, and medical coding requirements.

As a remote employee, we will provide you with the equipment needed to work from home, including a laptop, docking station, dual monitors, and accessories.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or equivalent, required.
• Current Washington State Nursing license
• 3+ years of direct patient care experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.

Preferred

• Utilization review and / or inpatient concurrent coding experience.

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$45.06 - $67.03 /hour