Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist - Phoenix, AZ

Optum; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist in a hybrid role. You will lead reviews to enhance clinical documentation, engage providers to clarify information, and educate teams through rounds. Collaborate with HIM Coding and other stakeholders to optimize processes and ensure accurate coding and reimbursement.

The role emphasizes timely feedback and continuous improvement across acute care settings.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
• BSN degree if RN.
• 5+ years acute hospital clinical RN experience or medical graduate with CDI experience and CDI certification.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert leadership and proficient review to improve clinical documentation.
• Actively engaging with providers to clarify information and communicate documentation requirements.
• Performing rounds with physicians and providing educational opportunities.
• Offering timely feedback and ensuring follow-through on documentation improvements.
• Using Optum CDI 3D Technology and approved clarification forms.
• Working closely with HIM Coding Professionals and other teams to improve documentation processes.

Skills

Leadership & Review

Communication

Rounding & Education

Feedback & Follow-through

Technology Utilization

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience

BSN degree (RN)

Tools

Optum CDI 3D Technology

Job description

Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist position with Optum in Phoenix, AZ! (Hybrid)

This role involves a variety of responsibilities aimed at improving clinical documentation. Here are some key points:

• Leadership and Review: Providing expert leadership and proficient review to improve clinical documentation.


• Communication: Actively engaging with providers to clarify information and communicate documentation requirements.


• Rounding and Education: Performing regular rounds with physicians and providing educational opportunities.


• Feedback and Follow-Through: Offering timely feedback and ensuring follow-through on documentation improvements.


• Technology Utilization: Using Optum CDI 3D Technology and approved clarification forms.


• Collaboration: Working closely with HIM Coding Professionals and other teams to improve documentation processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience


• BSN degree if RN


• 5+ years acute hospital Clinical RN experience or medical graduate with CDI experience and CDI certification