Clinical Documentation Specialist

Job title: Clinical Documentation Specialist

Company: AnMed Health

Job description: This position is responsible for performing concurrent review of the clinical documentation in the medical record within the Clinical Effectiveness program at AnMed. These duties include but are not limited to: queries to the medical staff and other caregivers as necessary via written/verbal communication to obtain accurate and complete physician documentation that supports the severity of patient illness and risk of mortality; thorough chart review to identify comorbidities/complications, and documents these appropriately on the documentation worksheet. Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of and makes an effort to capture all potential secondary diagnoses for profiling purposes. Demonstrates creativity and enthusiasm while pursuing the goals of the department and the organization. Maintains the ability to be flexible, and prioritizes daily responsibilities.Qualifications: Minimum of three to five years of clinical experience required with current SC license as RN. Excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Computer experience required. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines and schedules is required. Knowledge of care delivery documentation systems and related medical record documents. Knowledge of age-specific needs and the elements of disease processes and related procedures. Strong broad-based clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology/physiology. Working knowledge of Medicare reimbursement system, coding structures, medical necessity criteria preferred, but not required.Additional Info:About AnMedFounded in 1908, AnMed is an independent, not-for-profit health system serving Upstate South Carolina and northeast Georgia. It is licensed for 648 beds and anchored by AnMed Medical Center, a 495-bed acute-care hospital that’s earned the prestigious Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2012. Also included are a heart and vascular center, a maternity center and a comprehensive cancer center located in Anderson. The AnMed Piedmont campus opening in 2025 is among new locations for the growing system. AnMed Rehabilitation Hospital, AnMed Cannon in Pickens and more than 60 physician practices are also among service sites spread from Easley to Hartwell, Georgia. The system has 620 physicians on medical staff and about 3,600 employees. It is Anderson County’s largest private employer. Guided by core values of compassion, integrity, accountability, innovation and collaboration, AnMed was named one of the nation’s “Great Community Hospitals” by Becker’s Hospital Review. It is one of three systems in the nation to earn the 2024 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award from the American Hospital Association. Learn more at AnMed.org.

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Location: Anderson, SC

Job date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:23:52 GMT

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