Hybrid CDI Specialist: Elevate Patient Records

Community Health Systems; Durant (OK); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Clinical Documentation Specialist for a hybrid role based at AllianceHealth Durant in Durant, Oklahoma. The CDS will improve documentation to ensure accurate coding, outcomes, and compliance, partnering with clinicians and coding staff.

The role emphasizes education of providers, utilization of CDI software, and adherence to evolving regulatory standards to support quality metrics and patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or comparable clinical field required
• Bachelor's in Nursing, Health Information Management, or related field preferred
• 3-5 years of acute care hospital nursing experience required
• 3-5 years of CDI/health information management experience preferred
• Experience in physician education or query processes preferred
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and quality metrics related to clinical documentation preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze inpatient records to identify documentation improvement opportunities
• Utilize CDI software and physician queries to support accurate coding
• Educate providers on documentation best practices and query processes
• Track CDI activities and report impact metrics
• Collaborate with coding staff to ensure complete, compliant data
• Monitor regulatory changes and share updates with staff

Skills

Clinical documentation improvement

Inpatient coding guidelines

Analytical skills

Physician communication

Educational program development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing/Health Information Management

Tools

3M 360 Encompass

Iodine Interact

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Clinical Documentation Specialist for a hybrid role based at AllianceHealth Durant in Durant, Oklahoma. The CDS will improve documentation to ensure accurate coding, outcomes, and compliance, partnering with clinicians and coding staff.

The role emphasizes education of providers, utilization of CDI software, and adherence to evolving regulatory standards to support quality metrics and patient care.