Clinical Documentation Specialist
 Main Line Health | |
$40.00 - $40.00
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we also offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors... and employee parking is always free!
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| 240 North Radnor Chester Road (Show on map) | |
 Jun 16, 2026 | |
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Could you be our next Clinical Documentation Specialist at HomeCare & Hospice? Why work as a Clinical Documentation Specialist within our Health System? Make an Impact! The Clinical Documentation Specialist oversees and evaluates home health services to ensure optimal clinical outcomes, financial performance, and regulatory compliance. The Clinical Documentation Specialist reviews all clinical assessment (OASIS and HOPE) documentation and assesses appropriate visit utilization patterns based on the care needs of the client and the reimbursement to be received by the agency for providing this care. The Clinical Documentation Specialist makes these decisions by reviewing the gross profit margin of each home health client and the ability of the client/caregiver to support care in the home. This decision is reached in collaboration with the payor as needed. The Clinical Documentation Specialist assigns accurate and compliant ICD10-CM diagnosis codes for all home health and hospice patients based on clinical documentation, assessment findings, and regulatory guidelines. The Clinical Documentation Specialist oversees the progress of the client during the home health episode of care and monitors care events that may trigger a change in care needs. For assigned cases, the Clinical Documentation Specialist reviews and signs all plan of care orders for home health and hospice clients (Medicare form-485 orders), CTI orders and service orders going to physicians. The Clinical Documentation Specialist manages an average active caseload of 125-150 clients (approximately 1800 clients annually) and monitors the activity of 300 clinical staff. On an annual basis, this individual directly influences revenue of over 2 million dollars. Develop and Grow Your Career! Be one of the many MLH Nurses who pursue certifications or advanced nursing degrees (BSN, MSN, MBA, PhD, DNP) by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement Program! This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status. Get Involved! Become engaged by joining hospital & system-wide Nursing Committees, Unit Councils, evidence-based research projects, precepting new staff, and pursuing the Clinical Ladder program. Join the Team! Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a common purpose: providing superior service and care. Position-Specific Benefits include: We also offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors... And employee parking is always free! Position: Clinical Documentation Specialist Shift: Every other weekend plus some weekeday coverage Experience: 1. Three to Five years of clinical experience. Two years of home care experience preferred. 2. Basic computer skills required, knowledge of home health information system is a plus. 3. Knowledge of Medicare regulations pertaining to Home Health, expertise in Home Health Coding preferred. Education: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing required. Associates Degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred Licensures/Certifications: 1. Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Registered Nurse 2. Home Care Coding Specialist - Diagnosis (HCS-D) Certification and Home Care Coding Specialist - OASIS (HCS-O) Certification preferred or will be obtained within 2 years of accepting the position. Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Per Diem Shift: Day Job Pay Range: $40.00 - $40.00 Job Grade: 625 | |