What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Documentation Specialist position at Johns Hopkins Medicine?
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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who do not have a current RN, NP or PA license or Advanced Degree - MD or MD-BS AND CPC or CRC certification thru AHIMA or AAPC, will not be considered.
At Johns Hopkins Community Physicians (JHCP), we bring the excellence of Johns Hopkins Medicine to our communities. With over 40 locations across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, your next incredible career opportunity is right in your neighborhood.
As a Clinical Documentation Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in improving the quality and accuracy of inpatient medical records. By collaborating with physicians and staff, you’ll ensure proper documentation for coding, risk, and severity assessments.
If you are an RN, PA, NP, Foreign Medical Graduate or M.D., with the following experience, license, and certifications, APPLY NOW!
Qualifications
- Education: Completion of an accredited advanced clinical program (RN with BSN or higher, AMA-approved Physician Assistant program, or other advanced medical training such as MD-BS). Master’s or Doctoral degree (MSN, DNP) preferred.
- Licensure/Certification:
- Current RN license (MD or compact state), PA license (NCCPA certified), or other advanced medical degree.
- CPC or CRC - Advanced clinical documentation certification and/or risk adjustment certification (AAPC or AHIMA) required.
Work Experience:
- RN: Requires a minimum of 3 years Registered Nurse clinical experience in healthcare setting. Minimum of 2 years as a Clinical Documentation Specialist. In lieu of healthcare setting experience, a minimum of 3 years of CDI experience, and/or other relevant clinical experience may be considered.
- PA or NP: Requires a minimum of 3 years Physician Assistant or NP experience in a healthcare setting. Minimum of 2 years as a Clinical Documentation Specialist. In lieu of healthcare setting experience, a minimum of 3 years of CDI experience, and /or other relevant clinical experience may be considered
- Other Advanced Clinical Degree (i.e. MD or MD-BS): Minimum of 3 years' experience in a healthcare setting. Minimum of 2 years of Clinical Documentation Improvement experience preferred.
Why Choose JHCP? When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 403B savings plan with employer contributions.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Tuition Assistance: Employee and dependent education benefits.
- Free parking
- Extra Perks: Referral bonuses.
Position Details
- Shift: Full-Time, Day Shift (40 hours/week) - Monday - Friday
- Location: Fully Remote (must reside or relocating to the following states within 90 days of hire): MD, DC, VA, PA, DE, and FL
For any questions, please email Radina Haggard @rhaggar3@jh.edu
Salary Range: Minimum 31.92/hour - Maximum 52.69/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.
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