Clinical Documentation Specialist Jobs in Ohio
Clinical Documentation Specialist jobs in Ohio are in steady demand, concentrated in hospital systems, academic medical centers, and large physician group practices, with openings at every level from entry-level coding support roles through senior CDI specialists and program leads. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the primary hiring metros, home to anchor employers like OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and UC Health that maintain ongoing CDI teams. The most consistently sought specialties in Ohio are inpatient CDI, risk adjustment documentation, and outpatient coding compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As a Clinical Documentation Specialist, you work to improve the overall quality and completeness of provider-based clinical documentation. This includes reviewing patient records and assisting providers to ensure patient records are accurate for severity of illness and level of services rendered.
In this role, you will work with providers, coders and other patient care team members for comprehensive patient documentation. You will also develop and deliver clinical documentation improvement education to providers, and you will formulate, monitor and respond to all compliant documentation clarification requests.
The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions; it should not be considered exhaustive.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field
- 1-2 years of inpatient coding experience
- RN with active state licensure OR Certification: RHIA/RHIT, CCS, CDIP, CCDS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Nursing or bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field
- Experience with acute care inpatient coding or clinical documentation improvement
- RN, RHIA/ RHIT, CCS, CDIP, CCDS certification
Salary Range - $41,600 - $134,680
Our benefits package for per diem employees offers a 401k retirement plan (no company match for per diem status), an employee assistance program and employee discounts
This is a remote position; however, employment is limited to residents of certain U.S. states due to legal, tax, and regulatory requirements. At this time, we cannot offer employment to individuals residing in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, or U.S. territories. Eligibility is based on applicant’s primary residence at time of hire.
ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.
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We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org
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Location:
Remote PHSDepartment:
HIM Revenue CycleWeekly Hours:
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Per DiemShift:
Days (United States of America)Job Summary:
As a Clinical Documentation Specialist, you work to improve the overall quality and completeness of provider-based clinical documentation. This includes reviewing patient records and assisting providers to ensure patient records are accurate for severity of illness and level of services rendered.
In this role, you will work with providers, coders and other patient care team members for comprehensive patient documentation. You will also develop and deliver clinical documentation improvement education to providers, and you will formulate, monitor and respond to all compliant documentation clarification requests.
The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions; it should not be considered exhaustive.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field
- 1-2 years of inpatient coding experience
- RN with active state licensure OR Certification: RHIA/RHIT, CCS, CDIP, CCDS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Nursing or bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field
- Experience with acute care inpatient coding or clinical documentation improvement
- RN, RHIA/ RHIT, CCS, CDIP, CCDS certification
Salary Range - $41,600 - $134,680
Our benefits package for per diem employees offers a 401k retirement plan (no company match for per diem status), an employee assistance program and employee discounts
This is a remote position; however, employment is limited to residents of certain U.S. states due to legal, tax, and regulatory requirements. At this time, we cannot offer employment to individuals residing in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, or U.S. territories. Eligibility is based on applicant’s primary residence at time of hire.
ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.
Benefits:
We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
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The qualifications that appear most often in clinical documentation specialist jobs across Ohio.
- RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCDS, or CDIP credential recognized by Ohio hiring standards
- Two or more years of clinical documentation improvement or inpatient coding experience
- Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines and DRG methodology
- Experience querying physicians and clinical staff for documentation clarification and specificity
- Familiarity with electronic health record platforms such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong written communication skills for producing accurate, compliant clinical documentation
Clinical Documentation Specialist Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical documentation specialist in Ohio?
Most Ohio employers expect a registered health information technician (RHIT) or registered health information administrator (RHIA) credential from AHIMA, or a clinical documentation improvement credential such as the CDIP or CCDS from ACDIS. Ohio does not issue a state-specific license for this role, so national credentials plus a clinical or coding background carry the most weight. Many candidates enter through medical coding or health information management roles at Ohio hospital systems before moving into CDI.
How much do clinical documentation specialists make in Ohio?
Clinical documentation specialists in Ohio earn a median of about $50,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,060 for the lowest 10% to over $79,290 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinical documentation specialists in Ohio?
Employers hiring clinical documentation specialists in Ohio right now include Mahajan Therapeutics, BayMark Health Services, and Medpace, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers drive consistent volume for both inpatient CDI and outpatient risk adjustment roles.
Which Ohio cities have the most clinical documentation specialist jobs?
Cleveland, Ironton, and Portsmouth have the most clinical documentation specialist openings in Ohio. Columbus concentrates the most postings due to the scale of OhioHealth and Nationwide Children's Hospital, while Cleveland and Cincinnati reflect the large academic medical systems anchored by Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and UC Health that maintain dedicated CDI departments.
Are there remote clinical documentation specialist jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields. Clinical documentation specialist work is primarily desk-based and record-driven, making it well suited to remote arrangements. About 43% of clinical documentation specialist openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting broad adoption across large health systems. Inpatient CDI query work is most frequently offered remotely, while onboarding and complex case review sometimes remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a clinical documentation specialist in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a medical coding or health information technician role at a large Ohio health system, then transitioning internally once you have ICD-10 and DRG exposure. OhioHealth and Cleveland Clinic both post health information management associate roles that accept recent RHIT graduates. Earning a CDIP or CCDS credential before applying signals CDI readiness even without direct experience. Lateral moves from case management or clinical nursing also open doors at Ohio academic medical centers.
Where can I find and apply to clinical documentation specialist jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to clinical documentation specialist jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across health systems, physician groups, and remote-eligible positions. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly.
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