CDI Manager - Inpatient Clinical Documentation (Onsite)

Optum; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

Optum Chandler, AZ is seeking a Clinical Document Improvement Specialist Manager to lead CDI program oversight for inpatient records across Optum 360 clients. This onsite role focuses on ensuring accurate, complete documentation and timely reviews within 24–48 hours of admission.

You will supervise CDI staff, develop physician education, and collaborate with CDI Director, HIM Coding Professionals, Care Coordination, and Quality Management to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of acute care hospital clinical RN experience OR Medical Graduate with CDI experience and CDI certification (CCDS, CDIP)
• 2+ years of experience communicating & presenting to Physicians
• Proficiency using a PC in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Electronic Medical Records
• Ability to work in Chandler, AZ

Responsibilities

• Conducts chart audits, quality audit and KPI audits
• Oversees CDI staff training and orientation
• Leads workflow for CDI staff
• Develops physician teaching and on-site presentations
• Assist CDI Director with projects or tasks as needed
• Timecard approval and coaching
• Evaluations and other duties as assigned
• Ensures CDI staff review inpatient clinical records within 24-48 hours of admit

Skills

Acute care RN experience

CDI experience

CDI certification CCDS

CDIP certification

Physician communication

Windows PC proficiency

Education

CDI certification

Medical Graduate (MD/DO)

CCDS/CCS certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Optum Chandler, AZ is seeking a Clinical Document Improvement Specialist Manager to lead CDI program oversight for inpatient records across Optum 360 clients. This onsite role focuses on ensuring accurate, complete documentation and timely reviews within 24–48 hours of admission.

You will supervise CDI staff, develop physician education, and collaborate with CDI Director, HIM Coding Professionals, Care Coordination, and Quality Management to drive improvements.