Clinical Documentation Specialist

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Clinical Documentation Specialist improving accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation in medical records at FMOLHS. Collaborating with clinicians and coders for regulatory compliance and operational improvement.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeBaton Rouge • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Improves the accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation in medical records
Performs thorough reviews and requests clarifications from clinicians
Facilitates modifications that accurately reflect patient severity, risk, and resource use
Collaborates with clinicians and coders
Ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines
Supports accurate reporting of provider and hospital outcomes
Actively contributes to operational improvements
Participates in education and program-related activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

RN with 3 or more years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting
RHIA or RHIT with 5 or more years of inpatient (acute care) ICD 10 coding experience
Graduated from an accredited school of nursing or Associate in Nursing or HIM
RN Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), Louisiana licensed RN and/or Mississippi licensed RN
RHIA with CCS Certification preferred or RHIT with CCS Certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

ICD 10 codingclinical documentation improvementpatient severity assessmentrisk assessmentresource utilizationregulatory complianceoperational improvementseducation program facilitation

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationattention to detailcritical thinking

Certifications

RNRHIARHITCCS Certification