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UMMC Police

Clinical Documentation Specialist – Part Time

UMMC Police

. Support and review inpatient medical records to improve the quality, completeness, clinical severity, and accuracy of clinical documentation for DRG-based or APR-based payor populations .

Posted 10/26/2026part-timeRemote • Mississippi • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical documentation improvement, including the ability to review and enhance inpatient medical records for accuracy and compliance. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare providers and utilizing evidence-based clinical guidelines to support patient care.

Highest-signal resume keywords
RN LicenseClinical Documentation ImprovementEvidence-Based Clinical GuidelinesAnalytical SkillsUtilization Management

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Hard Skills
Inpatient Medical Record ReviewICD-10 Inpatient Coding GuidelinesClinical Severity AssessmentDocumentation ComplianceRisk ManagementQuality IndicatorsClinical Indicator EvaluationVerbal and Written QueriesPatient Diagnosis SupportComputer Proficiency
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid RN License
Industry Keywords
Acute CareUtilization ReviewCase ManagementQuality ManagementEmergency DepartmentIntensive Care UnitMedical-SurgicalTraumaSurgical ServicesRegulatory Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support and review inpatient medical records to improve the quality, completeness, clinical severity, and accuracy of clinical documentation for DRG-based or APR-based payor populations
  • Review inpatient medical records within 24–48 hours of admission for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and documentation opportunities
  • Collaborate with physicians and healthcare providers to promote documentation improvement
  • Formulate basic compliant verbal or written queries to clarify conflicting, ambiguous, or nonspecific documentation
  • Identify and evaluate clinical indicators supporting accurate patient diagnoses
  • Apply current and emerging techniques to improve patient-care documentation and record accuracy
  • Escalate issues to Senior Clinical Documentation Specialists, providers, or administrators when appropriate
  • Collaborate with senior CDS staff on complex cases and educational needs
  • Maintain understanding of risk management and quality indicators, including PSIs, HACs, and PPCs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Two (2) years of nursing experience in Acute Care, Utilization Review, Case Management, and/or Quality Management
  • Valid RN license
  • Proficient knowledge of evidence-based clinical guidelines
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency with related software applications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Prior nursing experience in the Emergency Department (ER), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg), Trauma, or Surgical Services is preferred
  • General awareness of ICD-10 Inpatient Coding Guidelines is preferred
  • Proficient knowledge of resource and utilization management and regulatory guidelines is preferred