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Full-time
high school, associate degree, bachelor degree, professional certificate
Paid time off, Health insurance, Wellness plans, Retirement benefits, Employer match plans, Long-term disability
Posted 10h ago
Apply by Aug 6
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The role involves serving as a subject matter expert to mentor colleagues and analyze complex medical records to ensure accurate DRG assignment. Additionally, the specialist will collaborate with providers to improve documentation quality and ensure strict adherence to regulatory standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Clinical Documentation Professional credential and possess either a high school diploma with 2 years of experience, an associate/bachelor degree with 1 year of experience, or 5 years of relevant job-specific experience. Leadership or management experience is preferred.
Full job description
Your future role at a glance
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
Department: Clinic Integrity Documentation
Schedule: Full-time | Days
How you'll make an impact in this role
Lead & Mentor Across Markets: Serve as the resident Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) subject matter expert, guiding regional initiatives and mentoring colleagues across clinical and coding domains.
Analyze Complex Medical Records: Review high-complexity cases—evaluating clinical indicators, comorbidities, severity of illness, and risk of mortality—to ensure accurate DRG assignment and diagnosis capture.
Collaborate with Providers: Build direct partnerships with physicians and APPs, issuing compliant, non-leading queries to clarify documentation and reflect the true level of care provided.
Drive Quality & Compliance: Champion quality improvement projects and ensure all clinical documentation practices strictly align with regulatory standards and coding guidelines.
What minimum qualifications you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Required Credential(s):
Clinical Documentation Prof. credentialed from the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.
Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025, Ascension provided $1.7 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs along with $1.8 billion of unreimbursed care for Medicare patients. Across 16 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension’s network encompasses approximately 97,300 associates, 25,300 aligned providers, 90 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals, and ownership interests in 29 additional hospitals through partnerships. Ascension also operates 22 senior living facilities and a variety of other care sites offering a range of healthcare services.
Offices: 101 South Hanley Rd., Suite 450, St. Louis, MO 63105, US · 4600 Edmundson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63134, US
Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.
Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025, Ascension provided $1.7 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs along with $1.8 billion of unreimbursed care for Medicare patients. Across 16 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension’s network encompasses approximately 97,300 associates, 25,300 aligned providers, 90 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals, and ownership interests in 29 additional hospitals through partnerships. Ascension also operates 22 senior living facilities and a variety of other care sites offering a range of healthcare services.
Offices: 101 South Hanley Rd., Suite 450, St. Louis, MO 63105, US · 4600 Edmundson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63134, US