Executive Director, Clinical Documentation & Data Quality

Prime Healthcare; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking an Executive Director of Clinical Documentation Improvement (ED-CDI) to lead the CDI program across the enterprise from its Ontario, California headquarters.

You will oversee data quality, clinical documentation, and medical coding workflows, mentor managers, partner with physicians and hospital staff, and ensure budget adherence while aligning with corporate strategy and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine/Surgery with a minimum of 10-years’ experience.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or CDIP credential.
• Strong clinical knowledge across pharma and pathology-physiology.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with physicians and staff.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in healthcare field and EMR/data analytics knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the CDI department and set strategic direction.
• Oversee data quality, coding accuracy, and compliance across the enterprise.
• Mentor managers and collaborate with medical staff to improve CDI outcomes.
• Manage budgets and coordinate vendor relationships and system upgrades.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine/Surgery

Master’s Degree in healthcare related field

Job description

Prime Healthcare is seeking an Executive Director of Clinical Documentation Improvement (ED-CDI) to lead the CDI program across the enterprise from its Ontario, California headquarters.

You will oversee data quality, clinical documentation, and medical coding workflows, mentor managers, partner with physicians and hospital staff, and ensure budget adherence while aligning with corporate strategy and compliance requirements.