Entry Level Clinical Documentation Specialist - jen11

[ArchivalUser]

Hi all. Im preparing a plan B, just in case I dont match. Does anyone know what is the salary for entry level Clinical Documentation Specialist? Do you have to be ECFMG ceritified? Thank you to anyone who knows. My chances are slim to match

[ArchivalUser]

i think it is not required to be ECFMG certified

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@thinkbig

thank u for replying. i see mostly RNs apply to this job, but it mentions FMG can apply as well. do u know approximate starting salary for a new CDS? thank u again

[ArchivalUser]

Where can we find these kinds of jobs?

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@suhaib
just google "clinical documentation specialist job" and u will see these jobs all over the country. u will see them on all the jobsites like indeed, monster, careerbuilder, simply hired, glassdoor, etc. i think they require US Citz or GC holder though. most hospitals in big cities also post these jobs on their own web site

[ArchivalUser]

i think its around $40,450 for entry level

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@kayva@4a1

thanx for that info. i need to work to make money while waiting for match. the CDS pay is much higher than Medical Assistant pay. is it better to take MA job with less money, so it will look good as some kind of USCE to PDs? or should i take CDS job, which is about $15,000 to $20,000 more per year than MA, where I live?

[ArchivalUser]

All these little jobs are not worth it simply because they pay too little. Listen , if you want to make DECENT money while you match sign up to drive uber. I am an uber driver and I make $300/day on average just driving. For clinical experience you can do volunteer research on the side part time 1 or 2 days a week. The best thing about driving uber is the job is so flexible. You can switch on the app and start picking up people anytime you want ... ( even odd hours at 3 am etc) and you can switch off the app whenever you want to go home to study . So it fits in perfectly in our schedules. No need of doing these little jobs. Stick to your goal of residency , make good money , study and match. No tension!