Illinois Licensed Clinical Documentation Specialist

Job Summary

To enhance clinical documentation practices, the full-time Illinois Licensed Clinical Documentation Specialist will educate healthcare team members on documentation regulations, ensure accurate and complete clinical documentation, and conduct case reviews while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Educate patient-care team members on documentation regulations and guidelines
• Communicate with healthcare providers to ensure accurate clinical documentation and resolve discrepancies
• Conduct timely case reviews and maintain high physician response rates for documentation clarifications

Required qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), Physician Assistant (PA), Medical Doctor (MD), or equivalent certification required
• 5+ years of acute care nursing experience in relevant medical/surgical settings
• Knowledge of clinical documentation requirements and coding preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field preferred
• Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) preferred