Clinical Documentation Specialist & CDI Educator (Hybrid)

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) to improve accuracy and completeness of patient records across facilities. The CDS educates providers and uses physician queries to ensure codes reflect illness severity and care provided.

This hybrid role at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center supports CDI initiatives, regulatory compliance, and reporting. Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills are essential to drive documentation improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing or comparable clinical field required.
• 3-5 years acute care hospital nursing experience required.
• 3-5 years CDI/Health Information Management experience preferred.
• Experience in physician education or query processes preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and quality metrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inpatient records to identify opportunities to improve documentation accuracy and ensure codes reflect patient severity.
• Adhere to CDI workflows and use CDI/medical records software (3M 360 Encompass, Iodine Interact).
• Utilize physician query processes to clarify documentation and follow up on unanswered queries.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to identify new documentation opportunities and ensure accuracy.
• Track CDI activities and report impact metrics with clear records of interactions.
• Provide education/training to providers on documentation improvements.
• Collaborate with coding professionals to ensure accurate diagnostic and procedural data.
• Lead physician education initiatives and training sessions at the facility level.
• Monitor regulatory changes and share updates to ensure compliance.
• Create and submit accurate reports in a timely manner.

Skills

CDI principles

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing/Health Information Management

Tools

3M 360 Encompass

Iodine Interact

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) to improve accuracy and completeness of patient records across facilities. The CDS educates providers and uses physician queries to ensure codes reflect illness severity and care provided.

This hybrid role at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center supports CDI initiatives, regulatory compliance, and reporting. Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills are essential to drive documentation improvements.