Clinical Documentation Manager

Location: Murfreesboro, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Department: Clinical Documentation 

Schedule: Full-time | Days

• 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.

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's
  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.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
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