Senior CDI Specialist: Elevate Inpatient Documentation

Torrance-Memorial-Medical-Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Documentation Integrity Program Specialist II to enhance accuracy and completeness of inpatient health records through expert review of physician documentation, labs, and related data within 24-48 hours of admission.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical staff, ongoing education for clinicians, and program development to meet regulatory standards and improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in medical/surgical acute care nursing or medical degree with CDI coding experience.
• CCDS or CDIP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' conditions against physician documentation per standards.
• Obtain additional documentation when information is conflicting or incomplete.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to improve documentation quality.

Skills

Data analysis

Documentation integrity

Adult education

Interprofessional collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare

Advanced degree option

Tools

Documentation software

Job description

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Documentation Integrity Program Specialist II to enhance accuracy and completeness of inpatient health records through expert review of physician documentation, labs, and related data within 24-48 hours of admission.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical staff, ongoing education for clinicians, and program development to meet regulatory standards and improve patient outcomes.