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Clinical Documentation Specialist

Saint Luke's
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/13/2026 CLOSED ON 8/1/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Documentation Specialist position at Saint Luke's?

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Saint Luke's is looking for a Clinical Documentation Specialist to review medical record documentation to ensure appropriate representation of severity of illness, complications, comorbidities, and clinical support. This person will educate clinical providers on accurate and compliant medical record documentation. Inpatient Coding or CDI work experience is required. This is a remote position. Our priority is patient care in that we interact with patients daily and have the opportunity to bring something positive to their day to ensure Saint Luke’s is “The Best Place To Get Care, The Best Place To Give Care.”

The Work

  • Assign preliminary diagnoses and procedures for inpatient accounts
  • Validate clinical criteria present in medical record to support specific conditions
  • Query clinical providers when appropriate
  • Educate clinical providers
  • Communicate with coding team
  • Meet quality standards
  • Meet productivity standards
  • Participate in weekly mortality review when appropriate

Why Saint Luke’s?

  • Saint Luke’s offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees, click here to find out more.
  • We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.
  • We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.
  • We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.

This opportunity will allow you to work with strong leaders who are dedicated to supporting you in your career development. Saint Luke’s has a strong nurse governance and we encourage all of our nurses to participate and help us make Saint Luke’s The Best Place To Get Care, The Best Place To Give Care.

Employees Must Live In One Of These Eligible States

  • Alabama Iowa North Carolina Wisconsin
  • Arkansas Kansas Ohio
  • Florida Kentucky Oklahoma
  • Georgia Louisiana South Carolina
  • Illinois Mississippi Tennessee
  • Indiana Missouri Texas

Benefits

  • Health, Vision and Dental
  • Leave of Absence, PTO, and various Welfare plans
  • Flex and Health Savings Accounts
  • Tuition and Education Reimbursement
  • Various other voluntary benefits available
  • Retirement options
  • Clinical Advancement Program – Shared Governance, Unit Based Project, Career Advancement

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

1 year

Bachelor's Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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