Clinical Documentation Specialist (Full Time / Days)

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.

Pay range:

$42.72 - $69.20

The Clinical Documentation Specialist ensures the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation in the patient medical record through concurrent interaction with appropriate individuals. Monitors the documentation process and facilitate modifications to documentation to ensure that appropriate reimbursement and clinical severity is captured for the level of service rendered to all inpatients. Ensures that the clinical information used for measuring and reporting physician and hospital outcomes is complete. Educates all members of the patient care team on documentation policies, procedures, and regulatory agency documentation requirements.

Qualifications for Clinical Documentation Specialist:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Three years related clinical experience in an acute care setting required. Experience interacting with physicians required. ICD-10 coding and DRG experience preferred.

• Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington. Must obtain Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) certification within twelve months of hire date.

• Knowledge of care delivery documentation systems and related medical records documents required. Strong communication and critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently in a time oriented environment.

Qualification for Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist:

• Associates degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Three years related clinical experience in an acute care setting required. Experience interacting with physicians required. ICD-10 coding and DRG experience also required.

• Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington. Requires certification by ACDIS as a Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS).

• Knowledge of care delivery documentation systems and related medical records documents required. Strong communication and critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently in a time oriented environment.

Why join Overlake?

We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that truly sets us apart.

• Local, visible leaders who care about you.

• A values-based work environment.

• An active Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council.

• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.

• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.

• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.

• Generous retirement plan matching up to 7% with company match 100% vested. Pre-tax and Roth after tax deductions are available.

• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.

• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.

• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

How much will this job pay?

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