CDI Program Lead for Clinical Documentation Excellence

Kaiser Permanente; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a CDI leader to drive reviews of medical/health records, coordinate scheduling and coverage for CDI reviews, and mentor staff on resolving coding issues to accurately capture diagnoses. The role leads CDI program improvements and regulatory compliance, guiding staff training on documentation standards and coding guidelines.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in inpatient/clinical settings, 3+ years in leadership, and relevant CDI experience, with advanced credentials

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in inpatient acute care or clinical setting.
• Minimum three (3) years in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
• Minimum three (3) years in clinical documentation improvement or integrity.
• Credentials from multiple states required; primary state at hire, secondary post hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical documentation reviews and mentor team on resolving coding issues to ensure accurate capture of diagnoses.
• Oversee CDI program improvement through data analysis and root cause analyses.
• Ensure regulatory compliance through audits and ongoing staff training on regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical documentation

Data analysis

Audits

Training & development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Medicine, Health Administration, Health Information Management, or related field

Advanced certifications (CCDS/CDIP/CCS/CCS-P/RHIA/RHIT) preferred

Tools

Epic Systems or EMR proficiency

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a CDI leader to drive reviews of medical/health records, coordinate scheduling and coverage for CDI reviews, and mentor staff on resolving coding issues to accurately capture diagnoses. The role leads CDI program improvements and regulatory compliance, guiding staff training on documentation standards and coding guidelines.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in inpatient/clinical settings, 3+ years in leadership, and relevant CDI experience, with advanced credentials