Clinical Documentation Specialist

Closing Date: 01/08/2026

Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

Benefits (available for benefits eligible positions only)

• Health:
  Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement:
  Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Overview

Clinical Documentation Specialist – Remote; position will work from home. Work schedule between .

The Clinical Documentation Specialist is responsible for improving overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation to ensure that the information in the medical record accurately reflects the patient's severity of illness, clinical needs, and utilization of resources. This position is responsible for reviewing medical records to ensure the severity of illness and risk of mortality has been captured at the highest level.

This position works with the providers of care to capture the clinical care in a code format for reimbursement and to ensure UAMS has the correct case mix.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current license plus 4 years inpatient adult clinical experience in Emergency, Critical Care, or Medical/Surgical area with experience in Quality, Case Management, Clinical Audit
• CCDS at hire or can obtain within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CCDS
• Two years of clinical documentation experience

Responsibilities

• Reviews all admission types to the hospital to ensure severity is captured and educates the providers of care on admission types.
• Applies extensive clinical knowledge to read and analyze health record documentation, identifying all significant diagnoses, treatment, and procedures impacting acuity level and resources consumed throughout the current hospitalization; applies knowledge of disease processes, surgical procedures, UHDDS definitions, and the CMS/NCHS ICD-10 Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting to assign non-indexed terms to the appropriate class within the ICD-10 coding classification system.
• Interacts directly with physicians, nursing staff, other patient caregivers, coding staff, and other members of the health care team to facilitate clarification of clinical documentation and transfer of knowledge related to accurate documentation, coding, and reimbursement practices; ensures that documentation is clear, concise, and written in diagnostic terms reflecting the highest level of specificity.
• Develops and facilitates education related to clinical documentation improvement, coding guidelines, and regulatory requirements to all members of the healthcare team through one-on-one communication and classroom or large group presentations throughout the year as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume.

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status.

Recruitment Contact Information

Please contact ask recruitment for any recruiting related questions.

Application Instructions

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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