Remote Clinical Documentation Specialist

Singing River Health System; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System is seeking a Clinical Documentation Specialist to improve documentation quality and support accurate coding. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and coders to ensure documentation reflects illness severity and service complexity.

The role requires strong communication, regulatory understanding, and the ability to train staff on documentation standards across shifts. This position supports hospital-wide coding accuracy and payer compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or higher.
• BSN preferred; NLN Nursing programs acceptable.
• Certification in health information management (AHIMA/AAPC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Improve the quality and completeness of clinical documentation.
• Interact with physicians, nursing staff, and coding staff to ensure accurate coding.
• Educate clinicians on compliant documentation practices.
• Reconcile DRG differences and monitor compliance with payer regulations.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Coding knowledge

Physician liaison

Nursing collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BSN degree

NLN School of Nursing

Tools

ICD-9/ICD-10 coding

MS Office

Job description

Singing River Health System is seeking a Clinical Documentation Specialist to improve documentation quality and support accurate coding. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and coders to ensure documentation reflects illness severity and service complexity.

The role requires strong communication, regulatory understanding, and the ability to train staff on documentation standards across shifts. This position supports hospital-wide coding accuracy and payer compliance.