• Clinical Documentation Specialist FT

    LifePoint Health (Gallatin, TN)


    Facilitates improvement in the overall quality, completeness, and accuracy of clinical documentation. Through

    concurrent interaction with physicians, case managers, coders and other health care team members, the

    Clinical Documentation Specialist, will strive to ensure comprehensive medical record documentation that

    reflects the clinical treatment, decisions, and diagnosis for all inpatients. Serving as a resource to all members

    of the health care team on documentation guidelines, this position will provide guidance and support, as well

    as assist with education and training related to improving clinical documentation.

    Reports to: Market Director of Health Information Management

    Minimum Education

    Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field, preferably in Nursing - Required

    Required Skills

    Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be

    able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

    Licenses:

    State of Tennessee or Multi-State Registered Nurse licensure - Required if degree is in Nursing

    Coder Certification or CCDS - Required with degree in other related field

    Minimum Work Experience

    4 years nursing experience in adult inpatient clinical role or 4 years coding experience (CCS) - Required

    **Job:** **Nursing*

    Organization:**

    **Title:** *Clinical Documentation Specialist FT *

    **Location:** *Tennessee-Gallatin*

    **Requisition ID:** *7457-12798*