Clinical Documentation Specialist

Homeward is rearchitecting the delivery of health and care in partnership with communities everywhere, starting in rural America. Today, 60 million Americans living in rural communities are facing a crisis of access to care. In the U.S. healthcare system, rural Americans experience significantly poorer clinical outcomes. This trend is rapidly accelerating as rural hospitals close and physician shortages increase, exacerbating health disparities. In fact, Americans living in rural communities suffer a mortality rate 23 percent higher than those in urban communities, in part because of the lack of access to quality care.

Our vision is care that enables everyone to achieve their best health. So, we’re creating a new healthcare delivery model that is purpose-built for rural America and directly addresses the issues that have historically limited access and quality. Homeward supports Medicare-eligible beneficiaries by partnering with health plans, providers, and communities to align incentives – taking full financial accountability for clinical outcomes and the total cost of care across rural counties.

As a public benefit corporation and Certified B Corp™, Homeward’s mission and business model are aligned to address the healthcare, economic, and demographic challenges that make it challenging for rural Americans to stay healthy. Our Homeward Navigation™ platform uses advanced analytics to connect members to the right care and local resources that address social determinants of health and improve holistic health outcomes. Since many rural communities lack adequate clinical capacity, Homeward also employs care teams that supplement local practices and reach people who cannot otherwise access care.

Homeward is co-founded by a leadership team that defined and delivered Livongo’s products, and backed most recently by a $50 million series B co-led by Arch Ventures and Human Capital, with participation from General Catalyst for a total of $70 million in funding. With this leadership team and funding, Homeward is committed to bringing high-quality healthcare to rural communities in need.

The Opportunity

The Clinical Documentation Specialist supports providers by managing chart preparation, referral processing, and other administrative tasks. This centralized role ensures that providers have accurate and complete patient information to deliver effective, efficient care while streamlining operational workflows.

What You'll Do

Pre-Visit Chart Preparation

• Review and prepare charts for upcoming appointments.
• Gather and verify data from EMRs and external sources.
• Document patient preferences for care teams, labs, and specialists.
• Perform final quality checks to ensure charts meet documentation requirements within specified timeframe.

Consent Form Management

• Process and upload consent forms daily across multiple systems. 
• Respond to real-time consent form requests from clinical and engagement team members
• Ensure all forms are properly documented and accessible in the member’s chart.

Administrative Support and Referral Management

• Process referrals, verify insurance, obtain prior authorizations, and track status.
• Ensure referrals are completed, follow-ups conducted, and results routed back to providers.
• Monitor referral outcomes and ensure results are routed back to the ordering provider.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates who have completed a Medical Assistant or equivalent program will also be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in administrative healthcare roles, such as care coordination or clinical documentation management.
• Proficiency in EMR systems.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for real-time coordination with providers and care teams.
• Familiarity with referral workflows, insurance policies, and patient consent processes.
  
  

What Shapes Our Company

• Deep commitment to one another, the people and communities we serve, and to care that enables everyone to achieve their best health
• Compassion and empathy
• Curiosity and an eagerness to listen
• Drive to deliver high-quality experiences, clinical care, and cost-effectiveness
• Strong focus on sustainability of our business and scalability of our services, to maximize our reach and impact
• Nurturing a diverse workforce, with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view
• Taking our mission and business seriously, but not taking ourselves too seriously– having fun as we build!
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity grant
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision insurance with 100% of monthly premium covered for employees
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Company-sponsored 401k plan

The base salary range for this position is $52,000 to $59,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, location, competencies and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work at Homeward Health. This role is eligible for an annual bonus, stock options, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

At Homeward, a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences enrich our teams and allow us to achieve above and beyond our goals. If you have yet to gain experience in the areas detailed above, we hope you will share your unique background with us in your application and how it can be additive to our teams.

Homeward is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Homeward is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.