Clinical CDI Specialist: Physician Education & Documentation

Jobtome; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking an experienced CDI professional to review inpatient records within 24–48 hours of admission and to clarify documentation for accurate coding and severity assessment. You will work closely with physicians, drive education on documentation practices, and help optimize DRG outcomes.

This full-time role requires clinical RN experience or medical graduate with CDI background, proficiency with EMR systems, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; BSN preferred for RN candidates.
• CDI experience in acute care is highly desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of clinical medicine, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.
• Strong communication with physicians and teams; proficient PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient clinical records within 24–48 hours of admission to ensure accurate coding.
• Follow up with providers to obtain necessary documentation clarifications.
• Educate physicians on documentation improvements and coding requirements.
• Lead education strategies to improve clinical documentation quality and DRG accuracy.

Skills

Acute care RN experience

CDI experience

Clinical medicine knowledge

Physician communication

EMR proficiency

Education

Associate's degree

BSN preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

EMR

Job description

Optum is seeking an experienced CDI professional to review inpatient records within 24–48 hours of admission and to clarify documentation for accurate coding and severity assessment. You will work closely with physicians, drive education on documentation practices, and help optimize DRG outcomes.

This full-time role requires clinical RN experience or medical graduate with CDI background, proficiency with EMR systems, and strong communication skills.