System CDI Director: Lead Clinical Documentation Strategy

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a System Director of Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) to lead best practices ensuring accurate patient complexity representation across the health system. The role partners with Medical Directors and HIM to optimize DRG assignments, outcomes metrics and reimbursement while aligning with quality goals.

This senior position spans academic, pediatric, community, and ambulatory settings, requiring strategic vision, regulatory knowledge, and strong collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related health care field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of related experience.
• Advanced expertise in clinical documentation, coding, and data management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Skills

Nursing degree

Healthcare experience

Hospital management

Documentation & coding

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related health care field

Tools

Clinical documentation systems

Healthcare IT

Medical records processes

Job description

UCSF Health is seeking a System Director of Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) to lead best practices ensuring accurate patient complexity representation across the health system. The role partners with Medical Directors and HIM to optimize DRG assignments, outcomes metrics and reimbursement while aligning with quality goals.

This senior position spans academic, pediatric, community, and ambulatory settings, requiring strategic vision, regulatory knowledge, and strong collaboration with