Inpatient CDI Specialist - Elevate Clinical Documentation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a CDI Specialist to review inpatient records and drive documentation improvements. Requires RN with acute care or medical graduate CDI background, and strong physician collaboration. Proficiency in MS Office and EMR is essential.

Role includes physician education, coordination with HIM Coding, and leading CDI initiatives in alignment with care coordination and quality teams. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• RN with acute care experience OR medical graduate with CDI background.
• Proficient in clinical medicine, pathophysiology, pharmacology.
• Strong communication with physicians and teams.
• Proficient in Windows/MS Office and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient clinical records within 24-48 hours of admit; identify documentation gaps.
• Clarify documentation with providers to ensure accurate coding and severity.
• Educate physicians on documentation improvements and CDI processes.
• Collaborate with HIM Coding and Care Coordination to optimize DRGs.

Skills

RN experience

CDI experience

Physician communication

EMR proficiency

MS Office

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

EMR systems

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks a CDI Specialist to review inpatient records and drive documentation improvements. Requires RN with acute care or medical graduate CDI background, and strong physician collaboration. Proficiency in MS Office and EMR is essential.

Role includes physician education, coordination with HIM Coding, and leading CDI initiatives in alignment with care coordination and quality teams. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities.