Clinical Documentation Auditor at Ascension

Waco, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Oct, 26

Salary

134109.89

Posted On

15 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Documentation Audit, ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG Methodologies, CMS Compliance, Epic EHR, Query Appropriateness, Performance Metrics, Provider Education, Risk Adjustment, Quality Indicators, UHDDS, Clinical Documentation Integrity

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We Are Hiring Location: Partially Remote Department/Specialty: Clinical Documentation Integrity Schedule: Full Time | Days | Monday-Friday Salary: $96,208.99-$134,109.89 Candidates must live in Texas within driving distance of both Waco and Austin #LI-Remote What You Will Do Assess the accuracy, consistency, and compliance of clinical documentation reviews performed by front-line CDS. Supports the professional development of the CDI team and provides provider-facing education to improve clinical documentation practices. Perform routine and ad hoc audits of CDI queries, documentation reviews, and EHR entries for compliance with internal standards, industry guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Evaluate query appropriateness, clinical evidence, and alignment with coding rules (ICD-10-CM/PCS, UHDDS, CMS). Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement in CDI team performance. Maintain internal audit tools, track performance metrics, and present findings to leadership on a regular basis Provide one-on-one coaching for new or developing team members, based on audit findings or performance trends. Create and maintain educational materials, tip sheets, and query templates in accordance with evolving CDI best practices. What You Will 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'sdegree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Additional Preferences Must have a Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) certification from the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS) Expert understanding of CDI best practices, DRG methodologies (MS-DRG and APR-DRG), and coding principles. Strong knowledge of SOI/ROM, MCC/CC capture, risk adjustment, quality indicators (PSI, HAC, mortality), and CMS compliance. Proficiency with audit tools, EHR systems (e.g., Epic), and CDI software platforms (e.g., Iodine, 3M, Nuance). Why Join Our Team 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. 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.

Responsibilities

Assess the accuracy and compliance of clinical documentation reviews performed by front-line specialists. Provide coaching, education, and audit findings to improve CDI team performance and provider practices.