Remote CDI Specialist: Elevate Patient Documentation

Community Health Systems, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) to improve the accuracy and completeness of patient records across facilities.

The role partners with providers to educate on documentation and physician query processes, ensuring codes reflect illness severity and care provided. You will analyze inpatient records, use CDI software like 3M 360 Encompass and Iodine Interact, and lead education initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Analyzes inpatient records to identify documentation improvement opportunities.
• Supports CDI workflows and uses CDI software to document impact metrics.
• Uses physician query processes to clarify documentation and follows up on queries.
• Provides education to providers on documentation improvements.
• Collaborates with coding professionals to ensure accurate data.
• Leads physician education initiatives and implements training sessions.
• Monitors regulatory changes and ensures compliance with standards.
• Creates and submits timely reports to support CDI goals.

Skills

CDI knowledge

Analytical skills

Educational delivery

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Health Information Management

Tools

3M 360 Encompass

Iodine Interact

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) to improve the accuracy and completeness of patient records across facilities.

The role partners with providers to educate on documentation and physician query processes, ensuring codes reflect illness severity and care provided. You will analyze inpatient records, use CDI software like 3M 360 Encompass and Iodine Interact, and lead education initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.