Clinical Documentation Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed chart reviews
• Perform clinical validation
• Support documentation improvement efforts
• Track/report data to measure project success
• Provide education to staff and providers
• Assist with policy development
• Offer coverage during high-demand periods

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree, or associates degree, or diploma in nursing from an accredited school of Nursing
• Successful completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program
• Successful completion of the academic requirements of Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
• Licensure Certification, Etc.

Education

• RN/APRN: Current RN compact (multi-state) license in the state in which you reside
• PA: Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) in the state in which you reside and be board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• RHIT/RHIA: Successful completion of the academic requirements for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) and be a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Work Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN): Minimum of 3 years Registered Nurse clinical experience in similarly complex acute care setting. Minimum of 5 years as a Clinical Documentation Specialist preferred. In lieu of complex acute care experience, at least 6 years of CDI experience and/or other relevant clinical experience may be considered.
• Physician Assistant (PA): Minimum of 3 years Physician Assistant experience in a similarly complex acute care setting. Minimum of 5 years as a Clinical Documentation Specialist preferred. In lieu of complex acute care experience, at least 6 years of CDI experience and/or other relevant clinical experience may be considered.
• Rhit/Rhia: Minimum of 3 years with acute inpatient coding experience. Minimum of 5 years as a Clinical Documentation Specialist preferred. In lieu of acute inpatient coding, at least 6 years of CDI experience and/or relevant clinical experience may be considered.

Pay & Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.

Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.

Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.

Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.

Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.

For additional inquiries regarding this position, email: rhagg3@jh.edu

Salary Range: Minimum 45.28/hour - Maximum 74.76/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.