Ascension

Clinical Documentation Manager

Ascension$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or equivalent credentials required within 6 months of hire.
  • Reg Health Info Administrator or Reg Health Info Technician credentials required prior to hire.
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
  • Clinical Documentation Professional certification required prior to hire.
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credential required prior to hire.
  • High School diploma with 3 years experience or Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience or 7 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Clinical Documentation team by hiring and mentoring talent.
  • Transform clinical data into strategic improvements for patient care and reimbursement.
  • Promote clinical documentation excellence through physician education.
  • Collaborate across healthcare teams to enhance operations and compliance.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Clinical Documentation department.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
  • Employer-matched 403(b) retirement savings plan and planning resources.
  • Pro-rated paid time off and holiday benefits.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
  • Employee Assistance Program and resources for emotional and mental well-being.
  • Parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
  • Optional legal coverage, pet insurance, and transportation savings.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Murfreesboro, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Department: Clinical Documentation

Schedule: Full-time | Day

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more


How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Lead and empower the Clinical Documentation team by hiring, mentoring, and developing top talent to build a high-performing environment.
  • Elevate patient care and organizational health by translating clinical data into strategic improvements that boost quality outcomes and accurate reimbursement.
  • Champion clinical documentation excellence through engaging physician education, ensuring every patient's care story is accurately captured.
  • Partner across healthcare teams to streamline daily operations, solve workflow challenges, and ensure complete program compliance.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

One or more of the following required:

  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Clinical Documentation Prof. credentialed from the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
    degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.


Responsibilities

  • Lead and empower the Clinical Documentation team by hiring, mentoring, and developing top talent to build a high-performing environment.
  • Elevate patient care and organizational health by translating clinical data into strategic improvements that boost quality outcomes and accurate reimbursement.
  • Champion clinical documentation excellence through engaging physician education, ensuring every patient's care story is accurately captured.
  • Partner across healthcare teams to streamline daily operations, solve workflow challenges, and ensure complete program compliance.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

One or more of the following required:

  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Clinical Documentation Prof. credentialed from the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
    degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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