Inpatient CDI Specialist - Elevate Care & Documentation

Jobtome; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Incentive programs

Job summary

Optum is seeking a CDI Specialist in California to review inpatient records and drive documentation improvement. You will educate physicians and coordinate with HIM and Care Coordination to ensure accurate diagnoses and DRGs.

Requirements include an Associate's degree, 5+ years of acute care RN experience or CDI background, and proficiency with EMR and MS Office. The role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; RN with acute care experience or MD with CDI experience
• BSN preferred for RN roles
• Strong clinical knowledge in medicine, pathophysiology, and pharmacology
• Excellent communication with physicians and care teams

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient records within 24-48 hours of admit and identify documentation gaps
• Communicate with providers to clarify diagnoses and documentation requirements
• Lead physician education on documentation improvement strategies
• Coordinate with HIM and Care Coordination to reconsolidate DRGs and monitor query rates
• Engage Physician Advisor when needed to resolve issues and drive improvements

Skills

Clinical expertise

Physician communication

EMR proficiency

Education

Associate's degree

BSN (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Optum is seeking a CDI Specialist in California to review inpatient records and drive documentation improvement. You will educate physicians and coordinate with HIM and Care Coordination to ensure accurate diagnoses and DRGs.

Requirements include an Associate's degree, 5+ years of acute care RN experience or CDI background, and proficiency with EMR and MS Office. The role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.