CDI Education Specialist

Colorado Psychiatric; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health is seeking a CDI Education Specialist to lead CDI training, develop content, and standardize training practices for consistent outcomes across the department.

You will train new and existing staff on policies and CDI concepts, serve as the subject matter expert on medical terminology, coding interpretation, and revenue cycle adherence, and report progress to CDI leadership.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing or related field required.
• Bachelor's preferred; RN licensure preferred.
• 7 years acute care nursing in lieu of a bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 years direct CDI experience required.
• 3 years EPIC/EHR experience required.
• CCDS certification with ACDIS required within 180 days.
• Strong presentation and training abilities; adaptable learner-focused style.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CDI education, training policies, and reference materials.
• Lead training sessions and assess comprehension of CDI content.
• Recommend CDI resources and policy/procedure improvements.
• Maintain a consistent CDI orientation program and report progress to CDI leadership.
• Act as subject matter expert on medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, coding data, and revenue cycle compliance.

Skills

EPIC/EHR experience

Training delivery

Public speaking

Education

Associate's Degree Nursing or Healthcare related field

Bachelor's Degree Nursing or Healthcare related field

Registered Nurse (RN) license

CCDS certification (ACDIS)

Tools

EPIC/EHR systems

Job description

The CDI Education Specialist is critical for conducting CDI training and developing training content and materials for the CDI program. In this role you will ensure training practices are standardized and result in consistent outcomes and ensures all new and existing staff members are trained and adhere to current departmental policies and procedures.

WHO WE ARE

With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Develop and maintain all CDI education, training policies and procedures, and CDI reference materials.
• Lead training sessions and assess CDI comprehension of covered materials.
• Make recommendations for the development of CDI resources and policy and procedure development.
• Develop and maintain a consistent CDI operations orientation program and report the CDS's progress to CDI leadership throughout the orientation and training process.
• Serves as the subject matter expert with regards to medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, reimbursement schemes, public reporting of outcomes, quality of patient care outcome measures, and the interpretation of coded data as it relates to revenue cycle compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's Degree Nursing or Healthcare related field - Required
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing or Healthcare related field - Preferred
• 7 years Acute Care Nursing in lieu of Bachelor's Degree - Required
• 3 years Direct CDI experience - Required
• 3 years EPIC/EHR experience - Required
• 2 years Trainer/Auditor - Preferred
• Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) - Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS) - Required within 180 days
• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board - Preferred
• Organized and creative in presenting information in clear, easy-to-understand ways - Required
• Patient and adaptable trainer who adjusts methods to meet individual learning needs – Required
• Nurturing mentor with strong time management and awareness of others' skill levels – Required