Hybrid RN — Clinical Documentation & Coding Specialist

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a Clinical Documentation Specialist to evaluate and improve documentation practices, ensuring accurate coding and appropriate DRG assignments across multiple facilities. The role supports education for physicians and clinical staff within a hybrid work model.

The position requires five years of acute care clinical experience, RN licensure, and strong computer and communication skills; CCDS is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Five years of clinical experience in an acute care facility.
• Current state RN licensure.
• Knowledge of RN theory, principles and concepts.
• Strong computer skills.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills.
• ICD-10 coding knowledge preferred with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate documentation practices to support accurate diagnosis coding and appropriate level of service.
• Perform quality mortality reviews to maximize severity of illness and risk of mortality.
• Review risk adjustment indicators and collaborate with hospital performance improvement and quality departments.
• Educate clinicians on documentation to capture complications and comorbidities.
• Work in a hybrid mode with multi-facility responsibility.
• Support HIM department in meeting coding and billing revenue cycle timelines.
• Attend departmental meetings and educational offerings.

Skills

RN knowledge

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

BSN

Tools

ICD-10 coding knowledge

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a Clinical Documentation Specialist to evaluate and improve documentation practices, ensuring accurate coding and appropriate DRG assignments across multiple facilities. The role supports education for physicians and clinical staff within a hybrid work model.

The position requires five years of acute care clinical experience, RN licensure, and strong computer and communication skills; CCDS is preferred but not required.