Clinical Documentation Improvement CDI Educator

Clinical Documentation Improvement CDI Educator sought to elevate clinical quality and revenue integrity at a thriving Southern California hospital-an energizing career move where impact meets purpose. The Clinical Documentation Improvement CDI Educator will step into a high-visibility role driving physician engagement, education, and performance excellence across the care continuum. The Clinical Documentation Improvement CDI Educator will join an organization recognized for outstanding patient safety scores, consistently strong quality outcomes, and a culture of continuous improvement supported by advanced EHR, AI-enabled decision support, and computer-assisted coding technologies. The Clinical Documentation Improvement CDI Educator will benefit from a hospital known for compassionate community service, philanthropy-supported upgrades, system-wide innovation, evidence-based practice, and a mission-driven commitment to accessible, high-value care that has earned regional accolades and loyal community support. The Clinical Documentation Specialist CDS Educator will report to a seasoned leader in Clinical Documentation/Revenue Integrity within Health Information Management, partnering closely with Coding, Case Management, Quality, and Finance for aligned goals and strong operational support. The Clinical Documentation Improvement CDI Educator will design and deliver education on ICD-10-CM/PCS, MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment, SOI/ROM, risk adjustment, compliant clinical validation, and query best practices; lead concurrent and retrospective reviews; mentor CDI Specialists; build dashboards; track KPIs such as CMI, query response rates, and physician engagement. The ideal Clinical Documentation Specialist CDS Educator should come from active CCDS certification or active CDIP Medical doctor license outside/inside the U.S., or active Physician Assistant (PA) License, or active RN license in the state of California. The Clinical Documentation Improvement CDI Educator should have Master's Degree in Nursing with three years Acute hospital experience in critical care or medical/surgical area required. 5 years of CDI experience required with 3 years experience providing training and leadership experience. The Clinical Documentation Improvement CDI Educator will thrive in Southern California's dynamic lifestyle, with quick access to sun-kissed beaches, mountain trails, desert escapes, and year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, surfing, and skiing within a few hours' drive. The Clinical Documentation Specialist CDS Educator will enjoy world-class concerts at iconic outdoor venues, pro sports, renowned museums and theme parks, vibrant neighborhood scenes, and a celebrated culinary landscape ranging from inventive food trucks to Michelin-starred dining-all set against a Mediterranean climate, stunning sunsets, and a balanced, family-friendly lifestyle supported by excellent schools and abundant cultural attractions. The Clinical Documentation Improvement CDI Educator will receive competitive compensation up to $150,000 along with a full suite of health and retirement benefits, generous paid time off, tuition and certification support, and growth opportunities in a stable, forward-thinking hospital. The Clinical Documentation Improvement CDI Educator is invited to connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter for a confidential conversation and to discover how this role can turn expertise into measurable impact-reach out today and chart the next chapter.

Created: 2026-03-04