RN - Clinical Documentation Specialist - Chicago, IL - Job # 2824 in Illinois

The Position

We are seeking to fill an RN – Clinical Documentation Specialist role in the Chicago, IL area. The candidate will demonstrate clinical nurse leadership, project management skills, and accountability to prompt physicians and advanced practice nurses to provide details and clarity in documentation necessary for accurate medical record coding and billing.

The position includes a generous salary and benefits.

RN – Clinical Documentation Specialist responsibilities include:

• Performing documentation chart review by analyzing patient medical records and accompanying physician documentation.
• Facilitating accurate documentation of the severity of illness and quality in the medical record.
• Working closely with coding staff to facilitate accurate documentation of discharge diagnosis and co-existing co-morbidities.
• Reviewing inpatient records on admission and throughout hospitalization for completeness and accuracy.
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