Senior Clinical Documentation Specialist
Department: Clinical Integrity Documentation
Schedule
Full-Time | Days
Location: Remote
Pay
$87,463.20 - $121,918.37 per year
About the role
The Senior Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) - Float Pool is a versatile and experienced Clinical Documentation Integrity professional responsible for providing cross-coverage and high-level CDI support across Ascension’s multi-market system. This individual functions as an advanced front-line Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS), deployed to cover temporary staffing gaps due to PTO, medical leave, vacancies, and fluctuating census, while maintaining high-quality standards and supporting continuity of CDI operations. Manage high-complexity cases, lead key initiatives, and serve as a subject matter expert and mentor within the Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) departments across markets.
- Demonstrate expertise in CDI practices, coding guidelines, and provider collaboration to facilitate complete and accurate medical record documentation.
- Adapt to varied facility workflows, EHRs, and service lines with minimal training.
- Support new CDS onboarding, short-term training, and regional initiatives when not deployed for coverage.
- Strong technical skills in navigation of multiple EHRs. Quickly acclimate to local workflows, EHRs (Epic, Cerner), and CDI software (3M, Iodine, Nuance).
- Must be certified in CCDS- Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS).
Benefits
- 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
Requirements
- Licensure / Certification / Registration: Clinical Documentation Professional 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.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of clinical documentation, coding, DRG, and strong CDI standards.
- Proven adaptability to various hospital systems and workflows.
- Expertise in SOI/ROM, MCC/CC, mortality reviews, and quality indicator alignment (PSI, HAC).
- Strong time management, independence, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with multiple CDI tools (CDE One, Cerner preferred) and remote platforms.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license and CCDS certified required.