CDI Education Specialist

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

Job summary

Franciscan Health seeks an Education Specialist to lead CDI training and develop comprehensive education materials. You will standardize training practices, ensure staff adherence to policies, and support accurate documentation across departments.

Ideal candidates bring nursing or healthcare education experience, CDI background, and EPIC/EHR proficiency. The role emphasizes mentorship, organized instruction, and clear communication to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or healthcare-related field required.
• Bachelor's Degree in 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.
• CCDS certification required within 180 days.
• RN licensure in state preferred.
• Organized and creative in presenting information clearly required.
• Patient and adaptable trainer who adjusts methods to learner needs required.
• Nurturing mentor with strong time management and awareness of others' skill levels required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain all CDI education, training policies and CDI reference materials.
• Lead training sessions and assess CDI comprehension of covered materials.
• Make recommendations for development of CDI resources and policy/procedure development.
• Develop and maintain a consistent CDI orientation program and report progress to CDI leadership.
• Serve as SME on medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, reimbursement schemes, public reporting of outcomes, quality of patient care measures, and interpretation of coded data for revenue cycle compliance.

Skills

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Adult learning principles

Organized presentations

Time management

Mentoring

Adaptable trainer

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree Nursing or Healthcare related field

Bachelor's Degree Nursing or Healthcare related field

CCDS certification (ACDIS)

Tools

EPIC/EHR

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