Executive Director - CDI

Prime Healthcare Management Inc•Ontario, CA

2d•$135,491 - $280,010

About The Position

The Executive Director of Clinical Documentation Improvement (ED-CDI) is responsible for day-to-day department operations and provides strategic direction for the enterprise Clinical Documentation Improvement Program. The role drives change and optimizes workflows, aligns departmental planning and execution with corporate strategy, and maintains high standards for data quality, clinical documentation improvement, medical coding, and compliance. The Executive Director oversees applicable vendors, evaluates system upgrades, manages technology investment, and mentors departmental managers and other subordinates. The role 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine/Surgery.
Minimum of 10 years of 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 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

Lead day-to-day operations of the Clinical Documentation Improvement department.
Set strategic direction for the enterprise Clinical Documentation Improvement Program, driving change and optimizing workflows.
Align departmental strategic planning and execution with corporate strategy.
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 clinical documentation improvement.
Maintain operations within budgetary parameters.
Ensure professional service and quality, cost-effective CDI outcomes.