OPT Clinical Documentation Specialist Jobs
Clinical Documentation Specialist jobs are well-suited for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in health information management, nursing, or a related clinical field. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations, making them straightforward to justify for OPT authorization. STEM OPT extension is not available for this title, so a 12-month timeline applies.
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To support Navy Federal by participating in the development and follow-up analysis of policy and process updates. To provide end-user support for manuals and Navy Federal Systems. Works under limited supervision. Uses moderate discretion to modify work practices/processes. Serves as subject matter expert for many business functions, systems, policies and/or procedures. Mentors less experienced team members in the art of communication, negotiation, and change management. Lead and assist in leading complex/difficult tasks of moderate latitude and considerable impact.
Responsibilities
- Ensure project deliverables are met in accordance with customers' expectations, timelines & budget constraints
- Build and maintain relationships with team members, management, key stakeholders and/or external contacts (vendors, etc.)
- Collaborate with project team members to ensure alignment with departmental efforts
- Conduct research and preparation of reference material
- Ensure effective management of projects from inception through implementation
- Identify, communicate and resolve technical, tactical and operational project issues and risks
- Interview business owners to determine task objectives, requirements and needs including complex intranet resources
- Maintain documentation library to ensure currency of processes
- Provide training to end user in the use of electronic manuals and reference material
- Review content requirements for initiatives and recommends to business owners processes to be completed in order to achieve their objectives and avoid gaps
- Review proposed policy and procedure changes for technical adequacy, completeness, compliance to regulations
- Administer and Develop eNet content
- Conduct and/or facilitate user acceptance testing to include developing and executing test cases, communication with project teams, validating and documenting results
- Ensure clear, concise and effective communication of material
- Interact with various sub-teams to determine user requirements and specifications
- Lead, guide and mentor less experienced staff
- Recommend strategy for communications
- Review intranet content to ensure consistency, accuracy, timeliness, relevance to corporate initiatives and adherence to branding guidelines
- Serve on teams and task groups for projects/initiatives within the business unit &/or across the organization
- Write online reference material, instructions and communications
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to compile, organize and present information clearly and concisely
- Experience in leading projects and/or initiatives of small to medium scope
- Experience in leading, guiding and mentoring others
- Experience in work which displays increasing levels of responsibility and/or authority
- Experience in working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, vendors
- Significant experience in composing correspondence that adheres to grammar and Navy Federal writing style and standards
- Significant experience in managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals
- Significant experience in researching, compiling, and documenting data, business processes, and workflow
- Significant experience in working and participating in cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects
- Advanced knowledge of PC and web/internet based technologies e.g. HTML, trends/issues, management, editing/authoring tools and development
- Working knowledge of change management principles and practices
- Advanced organizational, planning and time management skills
- Advanced skill capturing and translating processes and requirements into easily understood terms
- Advanced skill following, interpreting and applying relevant data/instructions to guidelines, procedures, practices and regulations
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Effective database and presentation software skills
- Effective skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
- Effective skill identifying and analyzing business requirements and recommending solutions
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's Degree in Communication Studies or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
- Advanced knowledge of Navy Federal products, services, programs, policies and procedures
- Working knowledge of Microsoft project and project management tools
About us
Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.
Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.
- FORTUNE100 Best Companies to Work For® 2025
- Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs
- Computerworld® Best Places to Work in IT
- Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces
- 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care
- Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America
- Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers
- Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2025
- Forbes® 2025 America’s Best Large Employers
- Forbes® 2025 America's Best Employers for New Grads
- Forbes® 2025 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers
- 2025 RippleMatch Campus Forward Award Winner for Overall Excellence
- Military.com Top Military Spouse Employers 2025
- 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award
From Fortune. ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of Navy Federal Credit Union.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Accommodations: If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at medicalaccommodations@navyfederal.org or by calling 1-888-503-6013. This team cannot provide any information on job postings or application status.
Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site.
Protect Yourself from Job Scams: Navy Federal Credit Union jobs are posted on our career site, jobs.navyfederal.org and reputable job boards (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed). We do not post jobs on social media marketplaces, messaging apps or unverified websites. We will never ask candidates for payment, bank details or personal financial information during the hiring process.
Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
INTRODUCTION
To support Navy Federal by participating in the development and follow-up analysis of policy and process updates. To provide end-user support for manuals and Navy Federal Systems. Works under limited supervision. Uses moderate discretion to modify work practices/processes. Serves as subject matter expert for many business functions, systems, policies and/or procedures. Mentors less experienced team members in the art of communication, negotiation, and change management. Lead and assist in leading complex/difficult tasks of moderate latitude and considerable impact.
Responsibilities
- Ensure project deliverables are met in accordance with customers' expectations, timelines & budget constraints
- Build and maintain relationships with team members, management, key stakeholders and/or external contacts (vendors, etc.)
- Collaborate with project team members to ensure alignment with departmental efforts
- Conduct research and preparation of reference material
- Ensure effective management of projects from inception through implementation
- Identify, communicate and resolve technical, tactical and operational project issues and risks
- Interview business owners to determine task objectives, requirements and needs including complex intranet resources
- Maintain documentation library to ensure currency of processes
- Provide training to end user in the use of electronic manuals and reference material
- Review content requirements for initiatives and recommends to business owners processes to be completed in order to achieve their objectives and avoid gaps
- Review proposed policy and procedure changes for technical adequacy, completeness, compliance to regulations
- Administer and Develop eNet content
- Conduct and/or facilitate user acceptance testing to include developing and executing test cases, communication with project teams, validating and documenting results
- Ensure clear, concise and effective communication of material
- Interact with various sub-teams to determine user requirements and specifications
- Lead, guide and mentor less experienced staff
- Recommend strategy for communications
- Review intranet content to ensure consistency, accuracy, timeliness, relevance to corporate initiatives and adherence to branding guidelines
- Serve on teams and task groups for projects/initiatives within the business unit &/or across the organization
- Write online reference material, instructions and communications
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to compile, organize and present information clearly and concisely
- Experience in leading projects and/or initiatives of small to medium scope
- Experience in leading, guiding and mentoring others
- Experience in work which displays increasing levels of responsibility and/or authority
- Experience in working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, vendors
- Significant experience in composing correspondence that adheres to grammar and Navy Federal writing style and standards
- Significant experience in managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals
- Significant experience in researching, compiling, and documenting data, business processes, and workflow
- Significant experience in working and participating in cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects
- Advanced knowledge of PC and web/internet based technologies e.g. HTML, trends/issues, management, editing/authoring tools and development
- Working knowledge of change management principles and practices
- Advanced organizational, planning and time management skills
- Advanced skill capturing and translating processes and requirements into easily understood terms
- Advanced skill following, interpreting and applying relevant data/instructions to guidelines, procedures, practices and regulations
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Effective database and presentation software skills
- Effective skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
- Effective skill identifying and analyzing business requirements and recommending solutions
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's Degree in Communication Studies or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
- Advanced knowledge of Navy Federal products, services, programs, policies and procedures
- Working knowledge of Microsoft project and project management tools
About us
Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.
Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.
- FORTUNE100 Best Companies to Work For® 2025
- Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs
- Computerworld® Best Places to Work in IT
- Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces
- 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care
- Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America
- Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers
- Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2025
- Forbes® 2025 America’s Best Large Employers
- Forbes® 2025 America's Best Employers for New Grads
- Forbes® 2025 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers
- 2025 RippleMatch Campus Forward Award Winner for Overall Excellence
- Military.com Top Military Spouse Employers 2025
- 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award
From Fortune. ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of Navy Federal Credit Union.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Accommodations: If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at medicalaccommodations@navyfederal.org or by calling 1-888-503-6013. This team cannot provide any information on job postings or application status.
Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site.
Protect Yourself from Job Scams: Navy Federal Credit Union jobs are posted on our career site, jobs.navyfederal.org and reputable job boards (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed). We do not post jobs on social media marketplaces, messaging apps or unverified websites. We will never ask candidates for payment, bank details or personal financial information during the hiring process.
Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Clinical Documentation Specialist
Target hospitals with dedicated CDI departments
Large health systems like academic medical centers and regional hospital networks employ full CDI teams, making them more likely to have established OPT onboarding processes. Smaller practices rarely have the infrastructure to support work authorization paperwork.
Emphasize your clinical coding credentials upfront
Credentials like CCS, CDIP, or CCDS signal to employers that you meet the specialty occupation threshold. List them prominently on your resume and reference them in cover letters to reduce hesitation around OPT authorization from hiring managers unfamiliar with the process.
Connect OPT timing to your start date availability
Be transparent about your OPT start date and authorization window early in conversations. Employers appreciate clarity, and framing your 12-month window as a defined trial period often reduces the perceived risk of hiring an international candidate.
Pursue AHIMA or ACDIS membership before applying
Active membership in professional associations signals commitment to the field and gives you access to employer directories and job postings. It also strengthens your specialty occupation case by demonstrating professional engagement beyond coursework or degree completion.
Frame your degree alignment clearly in applications
DSS officers and employers both need to see that your degree field connects to clinical documentation work. Degrees in health information management, nursing, or health sciences map most cleanly. If your degree is adjacent, include a one-line explanation of the connection.
Browse OPT-friendly CDI roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces Clinical Documentation Specialist roles from employers open to OPT candidates. Filtering by job type saves time and ensures you are not spending applications on employers who have already ruled out international candidates at the screening stage.
Clinical Documentation Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Documentation Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT?
Yes, in most cases. Clinical Documentation Specialist positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in health information management, nursing, or a related clinical field, which meets the specialty occupation standard DSS uses to authorize OPT for a given role. If your job offer references a general degree requirement without specifying a field, ask the employer to clarify the educational standard in your offer letter, as vague language can complicate your OPT authorization paperwork.
Is a Clinical Documentation Specialist job STEM-eligible for the 24-month OPT extension?
No. Clinical Documentation Specialist roles fall under health information management and clinical coding, which are not classified under STEM-designated CIP codes. F-1 students in this field work within the standard 12-month OPT period. If you are pursuing a STEM extension, you would need to transition to a role or employer situation that qualifies, which typically means a different job title and field.
What degree background do employers expect for CDI roles on OPT?
Most employers expect a degree in health information management, nursing, or a clinical health science. Some accept degrees in biology or pre-med if paired with a credential like CDIP or CCDS from AHIMA or ACDIS. Your degree field matters because it establishes the specialty occupation connection that makes OPT authorization appropriate for the role. A mismatch between your degree and the job description is one of the more common reasons DSS employment authorization requests get delayed.
How do I find Clinical Documentation Specialist employers who are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Clinical Documentation Specialist roles from employers who have indicated openness to OPT work authorization. Browsing general job boards means filtering manually through hundreds of postings with no visibility into sponsorship or OPT stance. Migrate Mate organizes listings specifically for international students, so you spend time on roles that are actually within reach rather than applying broadly and waiting to find out.
Can I switch employers mid-OPT if I take a Clinical Documentation Specialist role and want to move to a different hospital?
Yes, OPT is not tied to a specific employer, but there are reporting requirements you must follow. You need to update your SEVIS record through your DSS within 10 days of starting with a new employer. The new role must still be directly related to your degree field. If there is any gap between jobs, that time counts against your 90-day unemployment limit, so minimizing transitions and overlapping your search with your current role is advisable.