Inpatient CDI Specialist & Educator

Jobtome; Beverly Hills (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum seeks a CDI-focused healthcare professional to enhance inpatient documentation accuracy and coding reflectiveness. You will review records quickly, identify gaps, and work with physicians and care teams to improve documentation quality.

The role requires CDI experience or senior acute care RN background, with strong clinical knowledge and EMR proficiency. Excellent communication with physicians is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• 5+ years of acute care hospital RN experience or medical graduate with CDI experience.
• Strong knowledge of clinical medicine, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.
• Excellent communication with physicians and care teams.
• Proficient PC skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and EMR.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient clinical records within 24–48 hours of admission.
• Clarify documentation gaps to ensure accurate coding reflecting severity of illness.
• Follow up with providers daily to obtain documentation specificity.
• Educate physicians on CDI processes and documentation requirements.
• Lead physician education strategies to improve clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with HIM Coding Professionals and Care Coordination.

Skills

Acute care nursing experience

CDI experience

Physician communication

EMR proficiency

Education

Associate's degree

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Optum seeks a CDI-focused healthcare professional to enhance inpatient documentation accuracy and coding reflectiveness. You will review records quickly, identify gaps, and work with physicians and care teams to improve documentation quality.

The role requires CDI experience or senior acute care RN background, with strong clinical knowledge and EMR proficiency. Excellent communication with physicians is essential.