CDI Educator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and execute educational programs on clinical documentation for providers, APPs, and clinical staff.

• Facilitate individual and group training sessions focused on improving documentation practices.

• Support the onboarding of new providers with education and training resources for Inpatient and Outpatient CDI.

• Deliver continuous education to CDI Specialists regarding documentation standards, regulations, and chart review processes.

• Guide CDI Specialists and create a CDI apprenticeship/orientation program that includes auditing, mentoring, and educational modules.

• Analyze data to pinpoint areas that necessitate enhanced education for providers and staff.

• Act as a knowledgeable CDI resource for CDI specialists, coders, revenue cycle teams, and specialty groups.

• Advocate for compliance with CMS, Medicare documentation standards, third-party payer requirements, LCDs, NCDs, and coding and billing regulations.

• Engage in evaluating and enhancing services and regulatory compliance, reporting findings to relevant administrative levels.

• Conduct quarterly quality assurance audits of CDI workflows and collaborate with the CDI Manager on educational opportunities.

• Serve as a super user for CDI-related EHR systems and oversee EMR data governance.

• Revise policies and procedures and conduct in-service training for staff on significant updates.

• Communicate with CDI personnel, leadership, coding leadership, medical staff, medical directors, physician advisors, department chairs, department administrators, and Population Health.

• Identify vague documentation and enhance documentation templates that support clinical protocols.

• Assist the CDI team, providers, and stakeholders in achieving revenue, quality, and productivity objectives.

• Support denial management, the development of educational programs, system upgrade testing, and the implementation of new systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• Graduate of a Health Information Technology (HIT) program or equivalent, holding an RHIT or RHIA certification, OR possess a current Registered Nurse license, OR current Licensed Practical Nurse license.

• Must secure CDIP through AHIMA or CCDS through ACDIS within one year of employment.

• Seven years of inpatient acute care experience required for RN candidates.

• Eight years of clinical experience in an acute care environment required for LPN candidates.

• Seven years of inpatient acute care hospital coding experience necessary for HIT/RHIT/RHIA candidates.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management, Nursing, or a related healthcare field is preferred.

• CCDS-O certification is preferred.

• Previous experience in supervisory or project management roles is preferred.

• Familiarity with healthcare compliance, revenue cycle operations, and auditing methodologies is essential.

• Capable of mentoring, educating, and training others effectively.

• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Proficient in office software applications.

• Ability to assess complex data and reports efficiently.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Competence in meeting quality and productivity benchmarks.

• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress and critical situations.

• Capacity to maintain precision during interruptions.

• Independent decision-making skills are required.

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management abilities.

• Flexibility to adapt to changes in the workplace and assignments.

• Capability to sit for extended periods, with normal visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity for operating computers and office equipment.

• Travel may be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.

• Exempt status.