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title: What does a Clinical Documentation Specialist do?
description: You may have seen CDS roles advertised within your hospital or online, and you’re wondering what the role involves and if you’re the right person for the job.
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# [What does a Clinical Documentation Specialist do?](https://www.cdia.com.au/videos/whatdoesacdsdo)

 Written by [Dr Felicity Sinclair-Ford](https://www.cdia.com.au/videos/author/dr-felicity-sinclair-ford) | Nov 20, 2023, 4:15:20 AM

You may have seen CDS roles advertised within your hospital or online, and you’re wondering what the role involves and if you’re the right person for the job. 

*Learn about the essential daily tasks of a CDS.*

 

 

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