Lead Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist (1.0)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

2d • $75,442 - $103,750 • Remote

About The Position

The Lead CDI Specialist assists the CDI Manager by overseeing the day-to-day work functions of the CDI Specialists. In this role, you will assign daily duties, monitor CDI department volumes, and round with employees on a defined basis to solicit feedback. The position is responsible for escalating employee concerns, workflow opportunities, and technology barriers to the Manager/Director of CDI. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Oversee day-to-day CDI functions, including daily assignments and department-wide tasks, and escalates recommendations to the CDI Manager for adjustments to workflow when necessary. Coordinate staff schedules to meet service level expectations. Escalate inconsistencies in CDI operations that do not align with corporate standards. Make recommendations for the development of CDI resources and policy and procedure development based on observations with staff. Participate in problem identification, perform root cause analysis, and recommend a solution to CDI Management.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Nursing or Healthcare related field - Required
• 7 years Acute Care Nursing in lieu of Bachelor's Degree - Required
• 3 years Direct CDI experience - Required
• 3 years EPIC/EHR experience - Required
• Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) - Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS) - Required within 180 days
• Strong communicator and approachable leader with a positive, servant-leadership style – Required
• Self-starter who takes initiative, solves problems effectively, and adapts well to change – Required
• Organized and confident working in dynamic environments – Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing or Healthcare related field - Preferred
• 2 years Lead, Supervisory or Management - Preferred
• 1 year Prior leadership or mentoring experience formally as team lead or informally as a seasoned CDI specialist - Preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day CDI functions, including daily assignments and department-wide tasks, and escalates recommendations to the CDI Manager for adjustments to workflow when necessary.
• Coordinate staff schedules to meet service level expectations.
• Escalate inconsistencies in CDI operations that do not align with corporate standards.
• Make recommendations for the development of CDI resources and policy and procedure development based on observations with staff.
• Participate in problem identification, perform root cause analysis, and recommend a solution to CDI Management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees