About the job
Job Description & Requirements
CDI Specialist, Remote
StartDate: 8/18/2025 Pay Rate: $45.00 – $60.00
Position Summary
Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist (Remote)
POSITION DUTIES
Performs post-discharge, final coded, pre-bill reviews of targeted records identified for second-level review for opportunity to accurately capture patient acuity, severity of illness, risk of mortality, and DRG assignment in compliance with industry rules and regulations
- Documents SLR findings within CDI application.
If a documentation opportunity is identified, place physician query and follow up for response to ensure completeness and accuracy of the medical record.
If coding opportunity is identified, coordinate with coder and/or Coding Leadership to review and address opportunity as applicable
Serves as a role model and resource for CDI team members
Subject matter expert that exhibits excellent skills in essential components of the CDI Specialist role
Responds to CDS requests for concurrent chart reviews on challenging cases with recommendations and supporting rationale
Performs concurrent second level reviews based on defined criteria and shares feedback with CDI Specialist assigned to the encounter for action on opportunities identified.
- Maintains a summary of opportunities identified through second level review for feedback and education with the CDI team
- Coordinates with other Second Level Reviewers, CDI Leads, and CDI Educator to compile trends and areas of opportunity and conduct education both 1:1 and group education with the CDI team based on the findings
- Periodically review the criteria established for cases triggering a second level review and recommend updates or modifications to the criteria to assist in identifying areas of opportunity
- Is actively engaged in quality and process improvement efforts
- Performs targeted audits as assigned in support of department initiatives
- Participates in quality initiatives such as HAC/PSI and US News/Mortality
- Collaborates with CDI Leadership, Leads and Educators to optimize query templates
- Identifies and shares feedback regarding workflow improvement opportunities identified when completing the SLR process
- Facilitates change and supports the CDI team through change management processes
- Actively engages in advancing the CDI practice throughout the UH enterprise
- Actively engages in department and/or enterprise-wide committee
Minimum Required Qualifications
3+ years CDI experience as a concurrent reviewer (Required)
Diploma In Nursing Or In Health Information Management (Required)
- or-
Associate’s Degree preferably in Health Information Management or Nursing (Required) –or-
Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Health Information Management or Nursing (Required)
Prefered Qualifications
Clinical background strongly preferred – RN with bedside experience, ICU/ER background
ideal.
LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT
Perm (Direct Hire)
SHIFT / HOURS PER WEEK
Days, M-F (40 Hours)
SYSTEMS
EPIC & 3M
START DATE
ASAP
Facility Location
Sprawling for 50 miles along the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland has developed into a gleaming model of urban rejuvenation. Once the industrial hub of the heartland, this forward-thinking city now boasts glass towers and contemporary high-rises, modern museums, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and many cutting-edge health care facilities.
Job Benefits
Becoming an AMN Healthcare professional gives you the incredible opportunity to gain critical career experience, work with new people, and earn a highly competitive salary—but the perks don’t stop there. There are many additional benefits to enjoy, including:
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Earned time off and paid holidays
- Paid continuing education time
- 401(K) retirement planning
- Short-term disability, life insurance, paid jury duty
- Access to the largest network of facilities and providers in the country
- Industry experienced workforce management team
- Licensure and certification reimbursement
About The Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.