Senior Clinical Documentation Specialist

Ascension Health; Tulsa (OK); Remote; USD 79,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Professional development

Employee assistance

Family benefits

Job summary

Ascension Health in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialist to lead high‑complexity reviews, collaborate with physicians to clarify documentation, and ensure accurate illness severity and risk of mortality data across the patient journey.

You’ll mentor teammates on CDI guidelines, drive quality improvement, and uphold compliance standards while benefiting from Ascension’s health coverage, retirement plan, and professional development resources.

Qualifications

• Clinical Documentation Professional credentialed from the ACDIS or equivalent before hire.
• RN license or CCS credential preferred.
• 3+ years progressive CDI experience in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Lead high‑complexity clinical chart reviews to capture accurate codes.
• Collaborate with physicians to clarify documentation and support severity data.
• Drive CDI quality improvements and ensure compliance standards.
• Mentor colleagues on evolving CDI guidelines and best practices.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Chart reviews

Physician collaboration

Mentoring

Quality improvement

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

High School diploma equivalent

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Remote

• Facility: Ascension St. John Medical Center

• Specialty: Health Information Management Operations

• Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday | 8am-5pm

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead high-complexity clinical chart reviews to capture accurate diagnosis codes and ensure patient care journeys are fully reflected in the medical record.

• Collaborate directly with physicians and advanced practice providers to clarify clinical documentation, resolving gaps to support severity of illness and risk of mortality data.

• Drive quality improvement initiatives across market teams to uphold compliance standards, improve case mix index accuracy and elevate overall documentation practices.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to guide colleagues on evolving coding guidelines, clinical indicators and CDI best practices.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• Clinical Documentation Prof. credentialed from the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences :

• Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) certification

• Minimum 3 years of progressive Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) experience in an acute care setting

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Min Salary: 78716.88

Max Salary 146302.04