CDI Specialist: Physician Education & Documentation Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Optum is a global health services company focused on care delivery through technology. The CDI Specialist analyzes inpatient records, clarifies documentation with physicians, and leads education initiatives to improve coding accuracy and patient care outcomes.

Responsibilities include collaboration with HIM Coding Professionals, Care Coordination, and VPMA as needed, using Optum CDI tools to ensure accurate and timely documentation. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; BSN preferred.
• 5+ years acute care hospital RN experience or CDI experience as Medical Graduate.
• Advanced proficiency in clinical medicine, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.
• Strong communication with physicians and team members.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records and basic MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient clinical records within 24-48 hours post-admit to identify documentation gaps.
• Clarify documentation with providers to ensure accurate coding and severity reflect.
• Lead physician education strategies to improve clinical documentation.
• Coordinate with HIM Coding Professionals and physician advisors as needed.
• Utilize Optum CDI tools and participate in regular meetings to monitor DRGs.

Skills

RN experience

Clinical medicine

Pathophysiology

Pharmacology

Communication with physicians

Windows PC literacy

Education

Associate's degree

BSN

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Optum is a global health services company focused on care delivery through technology. The CDI Specialist analyzes inpatient records, clarifies documentation with physicians, and leads education initiatives to improve coding accuracy and patient care outcomes.

Responsibilities include collaboration with HIM Coding Professionals, Care Coordination, and VPMA as needed, using Optum CDI tools to ensure accurate and timely documentation. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities provided.