Lead Clinical Documentation Specialist
Ascension
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Remote (US) · Posted September 28, 2026
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Among medical records specialists, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for medical records specialists: 67% (high).
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Ascension has filed one layoff notice in the last twelve months, covering 51 workers, most recently November 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
About the job
Drive strategic coding integrity and accurate risk adjustment as our high-level clinical documentation expert. You will resolve complex payer audits, analyze data trends and mentor team members to optimize care outcomes.