Clinical Documentation Quality Specialist (RN/CDI)

Datavant; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Datavant is seeking a Clinical Documentation Quality Improvement (CDQI) Specialist to elevate medical record documentation. You will review inpatient records, collaborate with physicians, and drive accurate DRG-based coding, ensuring compliance with AHA guidelines and coding clinics.

The role emphasizes physician education, production tracking, and maintaining confidentiality while supporting high-quality patient care across the healthcare data ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CDI experience in healthcare settings.
• 3+ years of clinical experience in an academic medical center.
• RN license and Bachelor’s in Nursing.
• CCDS or CDIP certification required.
• Must pass a CDI skills competency assessment.
• Must be able to accommodate a minimum of 15 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely, accurate documentation reviews for selected inpatient records.
• Collaborate with physicians to ensure appropriate reimbursement and clinical severity.
• Understand complications, comorbidities, severity of illness, risk of mortality, case mix index, and procedure impact on DRG.
• Educate physicians on documentation to improve coding specificity.
• Follow AHA guidelines and coding clinics for accurate coding.
• Query physicians for missing or unclear documentation to obtain details.
• Maintain daily production logs of cases reviewed and queries.
• Perform follow-up reviews to confirm clarifications in records.
• Ensure confidentiality of all files and records.
• Meet or exceed production and quality metrics.

Skills

CDI experience

Nursing experience

RN license

Bachelor's in Nursing

CDDS/CDIP cert

CDI skills test

Part-time availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN license

CCDS or CDIP certification

Job description

Datavant is seeking a Clinical Documentation Quality Improvement (CDQI) Specialist to elevate medical record documentation. You will review inpatient records, collaborate with physicians, and drive accurate DRG-based coding, ensuring compliance with AHA guidelines and coding clinics.

The role emphasizes physician education, production tracking, and maintaining confidentiality while supporting high-quality patient care across the healthcare data ecosystem.