Clinical Documentation Specialist

Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.

CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.

Overview

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.

Under indirect supervision, facilitates and obtains appropriate physician documentation for any clinical conditions or procedures to support the appropriate severity of illness, expected risk of mortality, and complexity of care of the patient. Educates members of the patient care team regarding documentation guidelines and regulatory requirements, including attending physicians, allied health practitioners, nursing, and case management. Supports timely, accurate, and complete documentation of clinical information used for measuring and reporting hospital and physician-based outcomes. Works independently majority of the time with a high degree of autonomy.

Position has possibility to be hybrid with remote options. Remote employees must live/work in one of the following states:

Alabama 

Arizona 

Arkansas 

Colorado  

Florida 

Georgia 

Idaho 

Indiana 

Iowa 

Kansas

Kentucky 

Louisiana 

Missouri 

Mississippi 

Nebraska 

New Mexico 

North Carolina 

Ohio 

Oklahoma 

South Carolina 

South Dakota 

Tennessee 

Texas 

Utah 

Virginia 

West Virginia 

Wyoming 

Qualifications

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• Two years’ nursing experience in the inpatient hospital setting (critical care and/or strong med/surg experience preferred) or 2 years' nursing experience in the inpatient hospital setting and 1 year of CDI experience.
• Must demonstrate Clinical competency through successfully passing Clinical Competency exam through Nuance.
• Must demonstrate CDI software competency through passing Clintegrity exam within 6 months of starting role.
• Experience in health information management or hospital quality program is beneficial (not required)
• Qualified candidate will be self-motivated with excellent interpersonal, critical thinking, analytical, organizational, and writing skills
• Proficiency with MS Office software
• Proficient in use of Electronic Health Record
• Nursing Diploma or Associates Degree Required
• BSN preferred
• Current RN license in state of employment or valid RN license from compact state, required.
• CCDS, preferred.
• CDIP, preferred.

Physical Requirements- Sedentary work -(prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 10lbs force occasionally)

Your Connected Community

When people and places align, incredible things happen. Just like the amazing associates who work here, every community within our connected ecosystem has its own unique history, story and personality.

Our Total Reward Offerings

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Our total rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer: 

• Several Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance options.
• Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that may be eligible for an employer contribution!
• 401K with a generous match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Student Loan Forgiveness, and so much more!

View more on our benefits HERE.

Pay Range

$35.59 - $58.03 / hour