Clinical Documentation Specialist

Applications will be accepted until 01/23/2025

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, we help our clients modernize technology, reinvent processes and transform experiences, so they can stay ahead in our constantly evolving world. Cognizant is looking to expand our Clinical Documentation Specialist team and your skills are needed! Are you interested? If so, please apply in order to be considered. We look forward to reviewing your application!

We are looking for a Clinical Documentation Specialist with excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills. This role involves entering orders received from the clinic, entering patient information, demographics, and insurance details, and attaching these to orders and claims. Responsibilities include evaluating documents, collecting and verifying medical information, monitoring records, ensuring compliance with federal laws, and adhering to HIPAA and PHI regulations. This is a work-from-home position with day shifts and no travel is required.

• Applying knowledge of medical terminology and procedures to evaluate clinical documents.
• Collecting medical information from healthcare providers and updating medical records.
• Verifying the accuracy of patient medical information and obtaining missing information.
• Monitoring diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up entries in medical records.
• Ensuring that the content and storage of medical documents comply with federal laws.
• Comply with all HIPAA and any other PHI regulations

• 1-3 years of equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with Data Entry.
• Ability to keep informed of advancements and regulations in clinical documentation.

• Experience in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software
• Knowledge of medical terminology, coding, and procedures.
• Knowledge of best practices in medical recordkeeping.

The hourly rate for this position is $14-$15, dependent on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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