Clinical Documentation Specialist
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Location: Middletown, CT 06457
Description:
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Job Description
Facilitate the improvement of clinical documentation by collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and other patient caregivers. Perform concurrent and retrospective reviews of medical records to ensure accurate documentation of patient care. Educate healthcare providers on the importance of accurate and complete clinical documentation. Utilize clinical knowledge and expertise to identify opportunities for documentation improvement. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and guidelines. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss documentation improvement strategies. Provide feedback to healthcare providers on documentation practices and areas for improvement. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical documentation standards and best practices.
Responsibilities
This position is primarily on-site in Middletown, Connecticut. The role may involve occasional travel to other facilities for meetings and training sessions. The schedule is Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Middletown,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Job Description
Facilitate the improvement of clinical documentation by collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and other patient caregivers. Perform concurrent and retrospective reviews of medical records to ensure accurate documentation of patient care. Educate healthcare providers on the importance of accurate and complete clinical documentation. Utilize clinical knowledge and expertise to identify opportunities for documentation improvement. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and guidelines. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss documentation improvement strategies. Provide feedback to healthcare providers on documentation practices and areas for improvement. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical documentation standards and best practices.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the improvement of clinical documentation by collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and other patient caregivers.
- Perform concurrent and retrospective reviews of medical records to ensure accurate documentation of patient care.
- Educate healthcare providers on the importance of accurate and complete clinical documentation.
- Utilize clinical knowledge and expertise to identify opportunities for documentation improvement.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and guidelines.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss documentation improvement strategies.
- Provide feedback to healthcare providers on documentation practices and areas for improvement.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical documentation standards and best practices.
- Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid Connecticut nursing license.
- Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) certification.
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
- Strong knowledge of clinical documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare providers and multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- RN license
- Document control
- Data entry
- Medical
- Clinical documentation
- 3 years of clinical nursing experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- EHR, EMR, Epic
This position is primarily on-site in Middletown, Connecticut. The role may involve occasional travel to other facilities for meetings and training sessions. The schedule is Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Middletown,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.