Entry Level Clinical Documentation Specialist Jobs
New grad clinical documentation specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or portfolio of health record coursework can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Human Resources roles with employers like Optum, Medpace, and The MetroHealth System hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
Shift:
Day Shift; 5-6 days per week depending on need
Location:
Remote Alabama, Remote Florida, Remote Georgia, Remote Louisiana, Remote Mississippi, Remote North Carolina, Remote South Carolina, Remote Tennessee, Remote Texas
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Clinical Documentation Specialist improves the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation; facilitates modifications to clinical documentation through extensive interaction with physicians, nursing staff, other patient caregivers, and coding staff to ensure that documentation reflects the complexity and severity of illness for a complete and accurate level of service rendered to patients. He/She analyzes the clinical status of patients, current treatment plans and past medical history to identify potential gaps in clinical documentation. The Clinical Documentation Specialist educates and serves as a clinical liaison to nursing staff and other clinicians on compliant documentation and accurate coding. He/She reconciles DRG differences between the Coding staff and Clinical Documentation Specialist; and monitors activities to ensure that all clinical documentation is in compliance with State and Federal payer regulations.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education
High School graduate or equivalent required.
If Registered Nurse, must be a graduate from NLN School of Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
LICENSE
If Registered Nurse (RN), must hold current applicable license to practice in Mississippi. Current Mississippi RN license preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS
If not a Registered Nurse, must be certified by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) as a:
- Registered Health Information Administrator
- Registered Health Information Technician
- Certified Code Specialist
- Certified Inpatient Coder
Must complete all requirements (including continuing education) to maintain certification.
CCDS preferred.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Experience
A Registered Nurse must have a minimum of two (2) years’ nursing experience in an acute-care facility.
Coders must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in ICD-9 CM and experience utilizing ICD-10 CM and ICD-10 PCS in an inpatient setting. Must have working knowledge of the AHA Coding Clinic.
An understanding of the MS-DRG payment system is required. An understanding of APR-DRG’s preferred.
REPORTS TO:
Clinical Documentation Manager
SUPERVISES:
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
SPECIAL DEMANDS
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area – with the employee providing his/her own transportation.
Work requires the ability to function independently, adapt to workload demands, set priorities, and understand and set goals. Must possess highly developed organizational, planning and management writing skills. Must understand the fundamentals of automated data processing, and be able to quickly gain a detailed understanding of complex computerized and non-computerized information.
If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
INTRODUCTION
At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
Shift:
Day Shift; 5-6 days per week depending on need
Location:
Remote Alabama, Remote Florida, Remote Georgia, Remote Louisiana, Remote Mississippi, Remote North Carolina, Remote South Carolina, Remote Tennessee, Remote Texas
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Clinical Documentation Specialist improves the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation; facilitates modifications to clinical documentation through extensive interaction with physicians, nursing staff, other patient caregivers, and coding staff to ensure that documentation reflects the complexity and severity of illness for a complete and accurate level of service rendered to patients. He/She analyzes the clinical status of patients, current treatment plans and past medical history to identify potential gaps in clinical documentation. The Clinical Documentation Specialist educates and serves as a clinical liaison to nursing staff and other clinicians on compliant documentation and accurate coding. He/She reconciles DRG differences between the Coding staff and Clinical Documentation Specialist; and monitors activities to ensure that all clinical documentation is in compliance with State and Federal payer regulations.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education
High School graduate or equivalent required.
If Registered Nurse, must be a graduate from NLN School of Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
LICENSE
If Registered Nurse (RN), must hold current applicable license to practice in Mississippi. Current Mississippi RN license preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS
If not a Registered Nurse, must be certified by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) as a:
- Registered Health Information Administrator
- Registered Health Information Technician
- Certified Code Specialist
- Certified Inpatient Coder
Must complete all requirements (including continuing education) to maintain certification.
CCDS preferred.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Experience
A Registered Nurse must have a minimum of two (2) years’ nursing experience in an acute-care facility.
Coders must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in ICD-9 CM and experience utilizing ICD-10 CM and ICD-10 PCS in an inpatient setting. Must have working knowledge of the AHA Coding Clinic.
An understanding of the MS-DRG payment system is required. An understanding of APR-DRG’s preferred.
REPORTS TO:
Clinical Documentation Manager
SUPERVISES:
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
SPECIAL DEMANDS
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area – with the employee providing his/her own transportation.
Work requires the ability to function independently, adapt to workload demands, set priorities, and understand and set goals. Must possess highly developed organizational, planning and management writing skills. Must understand the fundamentals of automated data processing, and be able to quickly gain a detailed understanding of complex computerized and non-computerized information.
If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
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Entry Level Clinical Documentation Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical documentation specialist job?
Employers hiring at this level look for familiarity with ICD-10 coding systems, electronic health records platforms, and medical terminology, which you can build through a health information management program or a clinical coding certificate. Candidates who can show accuracy and attention to detail in coursework or internship work stand out. Applying to hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and health IT vendors that explicitly list zero to two years of experience gives you the strongest starting point.
Which companies hire entry level clinical documentation specialists?
Companies hiring entry level clinical documentation specialists right now include Optum, Medpace, and The MetroHealth System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large hospital networks, outpatient care organizations, and health information management firms that have the training infrastructure to bring on candidates early in their careers.
Are there remote entry level clinical documentation specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and role type. About 33% of entry level clinical documentation specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making this one of the more flexible healthcare-adjacent fields for new candidates. Remote roles typically require a reliable home setup and comfort working independently within an electronic health records system.
Are these new grad clinical documentation specialist jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical documentation specialist roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or practicum work in place of full-time history, or notes that a relevant degree or certification is sufficient to apply. Looking for those signals in the job description is the quickest way to find roles suited to someone starting out.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical documentation specialists?
Entry Level clinical documentation specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Human Resources, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they process high volumes of patient records and rely on a steady pipeline of trained specialists to maintain coding accuracy and regulatory compliance.