Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist - Phoenix, AZ

Optum; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist for a hybrid role focused on improving clinical documentation across acute care settings. The position emphasizes expert review, collaboration with care teams, and education of providers to ensure accurate documentation.

The role requires healthcare experience, a CDI certification, and strong communication skills to clarify information for providers and drive sustainable documentation improvements.

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

• 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.

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience

BSN degree if RN

Job description

Overview

Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist position with Optum in Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid). This role involves a variety of responsibilities aimed at improving clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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