Clinical Documentation Specialist: Quality & Reimbursement

Henderson Hospital; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Hospital is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist to enhance the quality and completeness of patient records. You will work with concurrent clinical reviewers, medical record coders, and physicians to ensure accurate documentation and appropriate reimbursement.

The role emphasizes clear communication, ongoing education for the health care team, and travel between facilities as needed to support multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• Degree in nursing or healthcare field; international MD acceptable.
• 3-5 years clinical experience in acute care; CCU/ED preferred.
• Ability to travel between facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Improve the quality and completeness of clinical documentation.
• Foster partnership among clinicians, coders, and physicians to improve documentation and reimbursement.
• Clarify and specify clinical documentation through physician interaction.
• Educate health care team on ongoing basis.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Clinical knowledge

Independent work

Medicare knowledge (preferred)

Computer literacy

Compliance & ethics

Education

Degree in nursing or healthcare field

3-5 years acute care clinical experience

Willingness to travel between facilities

Job description

Henderson Hospital is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist to enhance the quality and completeness of patient records. You will work with concurrent clinical reviewers, medical record coders, and physicians to ensure accurate documentation and appropriate reimbursement.

The role emphasizes clear communication, ongoing education for the health care team, and travel between facilities as needed to support multiple campuses.