New

Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (Exempt)

Mercy
paid time off
United States, Missouri, Cape Girardeau
Nov 27, 2025
Find your calling at Mercy! Job Profile Summary Under the direction of the Director or designee, the Clinical Documentation Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day clinical documentation chart reviews. Will work in conjunction with the Case Management department, physicians, mid-level providers and other health team members to provide for comprehensive medical record documentation to reflect clinical treatment, decisions, and diagnoses for inpatients . Will utilize coding and clinical expertise to identify opportunities and ensure accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation used for measuring and reporting physician and hospital outcomes Position Details: Additional Job Description Education: Registered Nurse or Certified Coder Licensure: Registered Nurse Experience: Two years in nursing, coding, process improvement, or case management in an acute care facility. Certifications: One Other: Skills, knowledge and abilities: Coding skills with experience in ICD-10. Must have great communication & leadership skills and ability to communicate with multiple personality types. Preferred Education: Registered Nurse with Bachelor's degree Preferred Licensure: Preferred Experience: ICD-10 Coding Preferred Certifications: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Documentation Specialist Preferred Other: Why Mercy? From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.