Manager of CDI Analytics

Ascension • Remote,

3d • $116,413 - $157,500 • Remote

About The Position

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Requirements

• Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed
• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, scripting languages (Python, Tableau, Power BI, Apps Script), SQL, and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and clinical/coding knowledge.
• Strong understanding of HL7, FHIR, or EHR data integration principles
• Project Management and CCDS certification

Responsibilities

• Leads the design and deployment of automated, self-service dashboards (using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik) customized for different audiences (e.g., high-level summaries for the C-Suite, granular chart-level data for CDI specialists).
• Hires, trains, and mentors a team of business system analysts, guiding them in both technical skills (SQL, data visualization) and clinical/coding knowledge.
• Partners with Physician Advisor's and CDI Directors to present data findings to clinical staff. They operate by tailoring the data presentation to show physicians exactly how documentation gaps impact their specific quality profiles.
• Oversees the extraction and integration of data from various EHR systems (like Epic or Cerner), coding software, and billing databases to create a unified data warehouse for CDI analytics
• Tracks and analyzes core CDI Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as Case Mix Index (CMI), Complication/Comorbidity (CC) and Major CC (MCC) capture rates, and severity of illness/risk of mortality (SOI/ROM) scores.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED