Executive Director - CDI

Prime Healthcare•Ontario, CA

1d•$135,491 - $280,010

About The Position

The Executive Director of Clinical Documentation Improvement (ED-CDI) is responsible for the department’s day-to-day operations and leads the strategic direction of the Clinical Documentation Improvement Program across the enterprise. The role drives change and optimizes workflows, aligns departmental strategic planning with corporate strategy, and executes the resulting plan. The ED-CDI maintains high standards for data quality, clinical documentation improvement, medical coding, and compliance. The role oversees applicable vendors, evaluates system upgrades, and manages technology investment. It also mentors departmental managers and other subordinates, collaborates with medical staff and other departments to improve clinical workflows and documentation, maintains operations within budgetary parameters, and ensures professional service and quality, cost-effective CDI outcomes. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine/Surgery.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience.
Knowledge of Clinical Documentation Improvement processes and their relevance to quality of care.
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential and either Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) credential.
Strong broad-based clinical knowledge and understanding of clinical processes, pharmaceuticals, and the pathophysiology of disease processes.
Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective partnering relationships with physicians, nursing staff, coding staff, and hospital management staff.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in a healthcare-related field.
Expert knowledge of EMR architecture, data analytics, risk management, and healthcare policy.
Completion of a management or business course.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Documentation Improvement department.
Lead strategic direction, drive change, and optimize CDI workflows across the enterprise.
Align departmental strategic planning with corporate strategy and execute the plan.
Maintain high standards for data quality, clinical documentation improvement, medical coding, and compliance.
Oversee applicable vendors, evaluate system upgrades, and manage technology investment.
Mentor departmental managers and other subordinates.
Collaborate with medical staff and other departments to improve clinical workflows and documentation.
Maintain operations within budgetary parameters.
Ensure professional service and quality, cost-effective CDI outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned.