Location: Chicago,IL, USA
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Clinical Documentation Specialist at our Center for Transformative Care department. This is a remote, work from home opportunity and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.
Eligible for Sign-On Bonus up to $1,500!
The Clinical Document Specialist (CDS) is responsible for facilitating improvement in the overall quality and completeness of medical record documentation on a concurrent basis. The CDS promotes modifications to medical record documentation to ensure accurate depiction of the level of clinical services provided to the patient and to completely describe patients severity of illness. The CDS obtains appropriate clinical documentation through collaborative communications from having developed positive working relationships with physicians, nursing staff, other patient care providers, and the Health Information Management Department Coders. The CDS is also responsible for providing informal and formal education to all members of the care team regarding clinical documentation.
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Must comply with UChicago Medicines COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.