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Inpatient CDI Manager - 241709

Medix™

United States

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USD 50,000 - 60,000

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Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking a CDI Manager to lead a dedicated team of specialists in enhancing clinical documentation practices. This fully remote position offers flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to a transformative documentation program. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Clinical Documentation Improvement and leadership experience, ideally within pediatric inpatient settings. Join a respected institution and play a pivotal role in improving documentation accuracy and patient outcomes, all while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Flexible Schedule

Remote Work Opportunity

Qualifications

4+ years of CDI experience with a strong clinical background.
Leadership experience in managing CDI teams.

Responsibilities

Oversee a team of 23 CDI specialists across 4 campuses.
Lead performance analysis and reporting for the CDI team.

Skills

Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)

Leadership

Pediatric Inpatient Experience

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

RN License

RHIA Certification

RHIT Certification

CCS Certification

CPC Certification

CCDS Certification

CDIP Certification

Tools

Epic EHR

3M CDI Software

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Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

Location: 100% Remote – Candidates must reside outside of Ohio, California, Washington State, North Dakota, and New York

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST (flexible based on time zone)

Team Size: 23 CDI Specialists (22 of whom are RNs or NPs)

Position Overview:

Seeking a CDI Manager with a strong foundation in Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) and a clinical background to lead a large, high-functioning, inpatient CDI team. This leadership role focuses on program oversight, provider engagement, performance analysis, and team development, with a strategic eye toward improving documentation accuracy and enhancing financial and quality outcomes.

The successful candidate will bring deep CDI knowledge, leadership experience, and ideally pediatric inpatient experience. They will collaborate closely with a CDI Supervisor (direct report), oversee team performance, and contribute to ongoing program revamps and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee a team of 23 advanced CDI specialists covering 4 campuses (ICU/PICU, Women’s Services, Acute Care, Surgical Heme/Onc, Community Centers).
Collaborate with a CDI Supervisor who manages daily operations.
Lead reporting and analytics review to monitor and guide performance.
Respond to escalations, such as mismatches between coding and CDI on final DRGs.
Evaluate and refine current workflows and documentation processes in collaboration with leadership.
Drive CDI education initiatives for both the CDI team and medical providers.
Foster a culture of open communication, feedback, and continuous improvement.
Participate in program transformation efforts following recent consultant-driven revamp.
Guide provider engagement strategies to close documentation gaps, particularly in clinical engagement reviews.
Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to maintain and improve documentation integrity and compliance.
4+ years of Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) experience
At least one of the following licenses/certifications: RN, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CCDS, CDIP
Team leadership or supervisory experience, preferably within CDI
Inpatient CDI background (outpatient experience will not translate well)

Preferred Qualifications:

Pediatric experience strongly preferred
Coding certification (e.g., CCDS, CDIP, CCS) in addition to clinical background
Familiarity with Epic EHR and 3M CDI software
Multi-site or large team CDI management experience

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

Self-motivated and results-driven
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Comfortable engaging with providers and executive leadership
Analytical mindset with an ability to dig into documentation and reporting
Committed to building an educational and collaborative team environment

Compensation:

Competitive, commensurate with experience (high $50s to low $60s/hour range)

Why Join Us?

Work for a nationally recognized children's hospital
Lead a well-established and respected CDI team
Be part of an innovative documentation program transformation
Fully remote opportunity with flexibility and autonomy

Seniority level

Seniority level
Director

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Management
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care

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