CDI Program Manager — Inpatient Documentation Excellence

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

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Clinical Document Improvement Specialist Manager to oversee CDI programs and implement inpatient documentation improvements. This role requires leading staff, coordinating with CDI Director, and ensuring documentation accuracy for coding and outcomes.

Travel between facilities is required. The position is based in Chandler, AZ with a focus on physician education and cross-functional collaboration to improve clinical documentation quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years acute care hospital RN experience OR Medical Graduate with CDI experience.
• 2+ years of experience communicating and presenting to physicians.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Conducts chart audits and KPI audits to ensure quality and compliance.
• Oversees CDI staff training and orientation; leads workflow.
• Develops physician teaching and on-site presentations.
• Collaborates with CDI Director on projects and tasks as needed.
• Ensures CDI documentation is timely and accurate within 24–48 hours.

Skills

Acute care RN experience

CDI experience

CDI certifications (CCDS/CDIP)

Physician communication

MS Office proficiency

EMR proficiency

Education

RN licensure

Medical degree or CDI-qualified

Tools

EMR systems

Windows

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Clinical Document Improvement Specialist Manager to oversee CDI programs and implement inpatient documentation improvements. This role requires leading staff, coordinating with CDI Director, and ensuring documentation accuracy for coding and outcomes.

Travel between facilities is required. The position is based in Chandler, AZ with a focus on physician education and cross-functional collaboration to improve clinical documentation quality.