Illinois Licensed Clinical Documentation Specialist

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Clinical Documentation Specialist, RN.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews inpatient medical records to validate diagnoses and procedures, ensuring accuracy in clinical documentation
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to resolve documentation queries and enhance documentation practices
• Provides education on clinical documentation integrity to healthcare providers, emphasizing its impact on quality and reimbursement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois required
• Minimum of 3+ years of recent acute care inpatient nursing experience required, preferably in pediatrics
• CCDS credential preferred
• Strong clinical knowledge with understanding of pediatric pathophysiology and healthcare reimbursement methodologies preferred