Pediatric Clinical Documentation Specialist III
AdventHealthThe expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Minimum of five years acute care nursing experience, with at least two years in pediatrics (PICU, NICU, pediatric medical/surgical, or pediatric emergency care strongly preferred).
BSN and three years of Clinical Documentation Specialist experience (pediatric CDI experience highly preferred).
Current active State license as a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or unlicensed physician with valid medical school credentials.
CCDS (Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist) or CDIP (Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner) required; pediatric-focused certification or experience strongly valued.
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
· Benefits from Day One
· Paid Days Off from Day One
· Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense) for eligible positions
$7,500 Sign-On Bonus
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Here you’ll be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team—all while knowing that together, we are even better.
Schedule & Shift:
· Monday to Friday, 40 hrs – Fully Remote
· Flexible hours may be between 6\:00 a.m. – 6\:30 p.m.
· Full Time, Days, Salary Exempt
The community you’ll be caring for:
· Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando
· Immediate health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits
· Career growth and advancement potential within pediatrics and beyond
· Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean, and South America
· Home to one of the largest Emergency Departments and pediatric specialty programs in the country
· Caring for more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year, including a significant pediatric population
The role you’ll contribute:
As a Pediatric Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS), you will focus on supporting high-quality, accurate physician documentation in pediatric patients. Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Documentation Integrity and in collaboration with pediatricians, pediatric specialists, nursing, and HIM coders, you will facilitate appropriate documentation of clinical conditions and procedures to reflect the severity of illness (SOI), risk of mortality (ROM), and complexity of care in children.
The CDS educates members of the pediatric care team—including physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, and care management—on documentation guidelines. You will play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and clear communication in pediatric medical records.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
Demonstrates extending the healing ministry of Christ through behavioral whole care standards—love me, make it easy, own it, and keep me safe—to every child and family served.
Reviews concurrent pediatric medical records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance for SOI, ROM, and quality.
Ensures timely review and reconciliation of pediatric patient records, with accurate data input into CDI software.
Identifies pediatric-specific documentation opportunities using strong critical-thinking skills, initiating clinically credible clarifications when needed.
Collaborates with pediatric providers to improve documentation compliance and quality, positively impacting outcomes and metrics in this population.
Participates in ongoing CDI education and training with an emphasis on pediatric best practices.