Senior Clinical Doc Improvement Specialist

Mercy; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an advanced CDI professional to lead reviews of inpatient records, identify gaps, and collaborate with clinicians and coding staff to improve documentation quality. You will communicate needs clearly and ensure timely completion while supporting educational efforts for providers.

The role includes generating data reports, supporting quality initiatives, and participating in committees to advance documentation standards across Mercy facilities.

Qualifications

• RN, BSN, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CIC, CCDS or CDIP required.
• Minimum 3 years CDI experience and 1 year in nursing or related field.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and group presentation abilities.
• Ability to mentor junior CDI Specialists.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient medical records to identify missing or incomplete documentation.
• Communicate documentation needs to providers and ensure timely completion.
• Collaborate with coding, quality, compliance and medical staff to improve documentation quality.
• Provide data reports and educational support for required documentation elements.
• Support special projects and committees related to documentation quality.

Skills

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Communication

Presentation to providers

Team mentoring

Workflow planning

Multiformat reporting

Confidentiality

Education

RN

BSN

RHIA

RHIT

CCS

CPC

CIC

CCDS

CDIP

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

This position is an advanced CDI role. The Senior Clinical Documentation Specialist coworker is responsible for assisting in the overall integrity of the medical record documentation primarily by conducting reviews of inpatient medical records to identify missing, vague, and/or incomplete components; communicates the need for additional documentation to the appropriate clinical provider and/or coding; ensures the additional documentation is completed in a timely manner; works collaboratively other departments including coding, quality, compliance, the medical staff, utilization review/case management, and any other applicable departments to improve the quality of provider documentation; supports initiatives to improve the quality of documentation by all caregivers.

This position provides data reports and educational support for required documentation elements to inpatient healthcare providers.

Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education: RN, BSN, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CIC, CCDS, or CDIP

Experience: 3 years CDI experience and 1 year in nursing, inpatient coding, UM, CM, Quality, or related field

Other Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrates proficiency of the Clinical Documentation Specialist role
• Detailed data analysis, ability to present complex data or education to providers individually or in front of a group
• Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to quickly make decisive decisions from limited written and/or oral information, excellent reading comprehension
• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to identify diagnoses based on clinical data
• Extensive knowledge of disease processes and clinical outcomes.
• Experience with computer programs (EXCEL, Word, PowerPoint)
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare regulations, including reimbursement, documentation requirements, and quality measures
• Skilled in record review with ability to interpret clinical data
• Assist in special projects and committees
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbally) and comfortable speaking in groups.
• Ability to plan and organize workflow in order to meet deadlines
• Must have strong computer skills including typing ability.
• Ability to produce reports using multi-formats and software
• Ability to interpret various data reports and present data findings / report to medical staff committees as needed
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationship with diverse groups and individuals, medical staff and other health care disciplines and interact with all levels of employees
• Ability to mentor lower-level CDI Specialists
• Ability to work flexible work schedules to accommodate provider rounding schedules and required medical staff presentations
• Ability to work with minimum supervision; organizational and administrative skills; function in a stressful environment; encourage and assist with team building; and the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information, both patient and employee

Preferred Qualifications

Education: RN, BSN, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CIC

Experience: 3-5 years CDI experience

Certification/Registration: CCDS (Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist) from ACDIS or CDIP (Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner) from AHIMA preferred

Other Skills and Knowledge:

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.