RN Clinical Documentation Specialist - Referrals (Healthcare Revenue Cycle)

Location: Putnam, Connecticut, United States; residence and work authorization in the United States are required.

Base salary: $80,000 per year

Company

hirify.global provides technology-enabled revenue cycle management and point solutions for hospitals and affiliated physician groups across the United States.

What you will do

• Review patient medical records within 24–48 hours of admission and conduct subsequent reviews.
• Evaluate severity of illness, risk of mortality, principal diagnoses, complications, comorbidities, and working DRG assignments.
• Assign working ICD-10-CM and PCS codes using the CDE software encoder.
• Clarify missing, unclear, unsupported, or conflicting documentation with physicians through written and face-to-face communication.
• Educate physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, care coordinators, and other healthcare professionals on documentation guidelines.
• Partner with coding and clinical teams to prepare payer appeals, resolve root causes, and minimize denials.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure.
• At least five years of acute care nursing experience in medical/surgical, intensive care, or emergency department settings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, physician relations, organization, prioritization, and computer skills.
• Ability to maintain clinical documentation regulatory guidelines and present information clearly.
• Must reside in and be authorized to work within the United States.
• CRCR certification required within nine months of hire.

Nice to have

• Openness to innovation, including the use of AI to improve processes and patient and client experiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being benefits.
• Bonus and quarterly and annual incentive programs.
• Paid professional certifications and tuition reimbursement.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
• Culture centered on collaboration, growth, innovation, work-life flexibility, and purpose.