CDI Specialist: Elevate Documentation & Care Outcomes

Optum; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Optum is seeking an experienced CDI specialist to review inpatient clinical records and guide documentation improvement. You will partner with physicians and care teams to ensure accurate severity of illness coding and proper DRG assignment.

Responsibilities include provider education, implementing CDI strategies, and leveraging Optum 3D Technology. Requirements include acute care RN background or medical graduate with CDI experience, and strong EMR proficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; RN with acute care experience also acceptable.
• Advanced proficiency in clinical medicine, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.
• Excellent communication with physicians and care teams; strong EMR skills.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient clinical records within 24-48 hours of admit to identify documentation gaps.
• Follow up with providers to obtain documentation specificity.
• Educate physicians on documentation requirements for diagnoses based on severity.

Skills

Acute care RN experience

Physician communication

PC/EMR proficiency

Education

Associate's degree

BSN degree (RN)

CCDS/CDIP/CCS certification

CAC experience

3+ years CDI experience

Job description

Optum is seeking an experienced CDI specialist to review inpatient clinical records and guide documentation improvement. You will partner with physicians and care teams to ensure accurate severity of illness coding and proper DRG assignment.

Responsibilities include provider education, implementing CDI strategies, and leveraging Optum 3D Technology. Requirements include acute care RN background or medical graduate with CDI experience, and strong EMR proficiency.