Remote Clinical Documentation Specialist Jobs
Remote clinical documentation specialist jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first health systems, distributed hospital management companies, and telehealth organizations. Employers hiring remotely right now include UASI, FutureSight, and Beth Israel Lahey Health. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
This job functions as the liaison between the customers of the CDI Department and the CDI Leadership. Acts as a clinical and technical resource to the CDS staff, answering questions and offering guidance on non-administrative issues; observes, reports, prioritizes and re-routes daily workflow of the department according to Operational Standards under the direction of leadership, and maintains responsibility for running operational reports and forwarding key metrics to leadership at regularly scheduled intervals; facilitates special record reviews, projects and other customer requests of the department, and performs other duties as necessary in support of the department.Education
Required - Completion of a formal training program in Nursing
Preferred - Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Work Experience
Required - 3 years clinical experience in an acute care setting including experience in Clinical Documentation Improvement. Advanced clinical expertise and extensive knowledge of complex disease processes with a broad clinical experience in an inpatient setting.
Certifications
Required - Current State of Louisiana Registered Nurse License
Preferred - Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
- Broad-based clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology/physiology of disease processes.
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self directed
Job Duties
- Performs medical record review on patient admission and throughout the stay for documentation completeness and accuracy in accordance with the Clinical Documentation Program requirements
- Communicates effectively and appropriately with internal and external customers
- Provides consultation and education to departmental staff.
- Actively supports and participates in physician/hospital performance improvement initiatives.
- Assists department manager in departmental initatives as assigned to enhance overall efforts of the department.
Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!
Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.
Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site.Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.
Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
This job functions as the liaison between the customers of the CDI Department and the CDI Leadership. Acts as a clinical and technical resource to the CDS staff, answering questions and offering guidance on non-administrative issues; observes, reports, prioritizes and re-routes daily workflow of the department according to Operational Standards under the direction of leadership, and maintains responsibility for running operational reports and forwarding key metrics to leadership at regularly scheduled intervals; facilitates special record reviews, projects and other customer requests of the department, and performs other duties as necessary in support of the department.Education
Required - Completion of a formal training program in Nursing
Preferred - Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Work Experience
Required - 3 years clinical experience in an acute care setting including experience in Clinical Documentation Improvement. Advanced clinical expertise and extensive knowledge of complex disease processes with a broad clinical experience in an inpatient setting.
Certifications
Required - Current State of Louisiana Registered Nurse License
Preferred - Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
- Broad-based clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology/physiology of disease processes.
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self directed
Job Duties
- Performs medical record review on patient admission and throughout the stay for documentation completeness and accuracy in accordance with the Clinical Documentation Program requirements
- Communicates effectively and appropriately with internal and external customers
- Provides consultation and education to departmental staff.
- Actively supports and participates in physician/hospital performance improvement initiatives.
- Assists department manager in departmental initatives as assigned to enhance overall efforts of the department.
Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!
Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.
Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site.Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.
Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Education
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote clinical documentation specialist jobs.
- RHIA, RHIT, CDIP, or CCDS certification strongly preferred or required
- Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines
- Experience reviewing clinical records and drafting compliant physician queries
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Knowledge of MS-DRG methodology and reimbursement implications
- Minimum two to three years of clinical documentation or coding experience
Tips for Your Remote Clinical Documentation Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote clinical documentation specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check it regularly and apply directly to roles that match your credentials and EHR experience before postings close.
Highlight async communication skills upfront
Remote clinical documentation teams communicate through written queries, EHR messaging, and documentation platforms rather than hallway conversations. Show employers you write clear, concise clinical queries and can manage case reviews without real-time back-and-forth.
Demonstrate EHR platform fluency on your resume
Remote employers can't watch you work, so name the specific EHR systems you've used, such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech, and describe the workflows you handled in each. Platform familiarity is one of the first things remote hiring managers screen for.
Prepare for remote-specific interview questions
Remote employers commonly ask how you manage your documentation queue independently, how you follow up on unanswered physician queries, and how you stay current on coding guidelines without an on-site team. Practice concrete answers with specific examples from your experience.
Remote Clinical Documentation Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote clinical documentation specialist job?
Target employers that already run distributed clinical teams, including telehealth companies, cloud-based health information management firms, and large hospital networks with remote documentation departments. Remote employers screen for self-directed work habits, precise written communication, and hands-on experience with electronic health record platforms. Demonstrating familiarity with CDI workflows and query management in a remote context gives candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote clinical documentation specialists?
Remote clinical documentation specialist roles are posted by UASI, FutureSight, and Beth Israel Lahey Health and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring tends to concentrate at remote-first health information management companies, distributed hospital systems, and telehealth organizations that maintain documentation teams across multiple time zones.
Can you get a remote clinical documentation specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one without on-site supervision. Your best paths in are clinical documentation integrity courses, AHIMA or ACDIS credentials, and volunteer or practicum experience that shows you can manage queries and review records without hand-holding. Smaller remote-first firms and telehealth startups are more open to entry-level candidates than large health systems.
Do you need a degree for remote clinical documentation specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh clinical credentials, coding certifications, and demonstrated EHR proficiency as heavily as a formal degree. A registered nursing license, an HIM credential from AHIMA, or a CCDS from ACDIS can substitute for or complement a degree, especially when you can show concrete results like query response rates or case-mix improvement in previous roles.
Which industries hire the most remote clinical documentation specialists?
Remote clinical documentation specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Education, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors hire remotely because their documentation workflows are EHR-driven and don't require a physical presence, making distributed specialist teams a practical and cost-effective model.
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