Clinical Documentation Specialist - Educator

SUMMARY The CDI Educator will work under the direction of the CDI Director, and in conjunction with the CDI Manager, Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS), Health Information Management (HIM) Team, and all members of the healthcare team to facilitate and promote standardization across the health-system and ensures alignment of high quality documentation that supports timely, compliant and an accurate representation of the clinical care provided to patients. STATUS: Full-time LOCATION: Riedman Campus DEPARTMENT: Clinical Documentation Improvement SCHEDULE: Day Shift ATTRIBUTES u2022 Organizational, analytical, writing and interpersonal skills u2022 Dependable, self-directed and pleasant u2022 Critical thinking, problem solving and deductive reasoning skills u2022 Understand and communicate differences between Medicare Part A and Part B guidelines and how they impact DRG assignments u2022 Knowledge of Core Measure and Patient Safety Indicators Minimum Qualifications:u2022 Associates degree. Bacheloru2019s degree preferredu2022 Five years acute care hospital experience with recent supervisory experience. u2022 Extensive knowledge of coding principles and guidelines.u2022 Extensive knowledge of reimbursement systems (MS-DRG and APR-DRG), as well as federal, state and payer-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding and billing.u2022 Advanced clinical expertise and extensive knowledge of complex disease processes in an inpatient setting.u2022 Experience with formal education of clinical documentation specialists and providers strongly preferred.u2022 Experience with EPIC, and Clintegrity preferred.u2022 Excellent written and oral communication skills.u2022 Dependable, self-directed and a pleasant attitude. u2022 Excellent analytical skills under general direction. u2022 Results oriented with demonstrated skills in problem identification and resolution.u2022Ability to handle multiple work assignments and prioritize work; strong organizational, time and project management skills.u2022 Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and others as required.u2022 Active membership of ACDIS and/or AHIMA Professional Organizationsu2022 Current NYS driveru2019s license and reliable means of transportation Required Licensure/Certification Skills:u2022 RN, PA, NP or MD prepared candidatesu2022 At least 2 years CDI experience, and CCDS certification RESPONSIBILITIES u2022 Participates in the recruitment, selection, orientation and retention of CDI staff members. Provides coaching and mentoring as appropriate.u2022 Assesses and identifies skills, competencies and areas of learning and instruction needed for all CDI staff.u2022 Assists in the planning, delivery and evaluation of standardized educational efforts of the CDI department across all hospitals, to ensure documentation accuracy, completeness, consistency, compliance and standards of fulfillment as defined in the RRH, CDI and HIM policies.u2022 Participation in the CDI department education plans in conjunction with the CDI Director and Manager in order to meet department goals and key performance indicators.u2022 Collaborates with HIM department and the CDI department team members to assist in the resolution of DRG mismatches, which includes providing education to the CDI team members as needs are identified. u2022 Effective communication with the other CDI Leadership team members when any identified staff performance issues and/or quality of work performed by staff is identified.u2022 Develops and maintains an education calendar and orientation records for staff; facilitates tracking mechanisms for individual continuing education. u2022 Conducts classroom education as well as individual team member education using a variety of learning and evaluation strategies for all staff. Utilizes data in the most efficient manner and presents data in the most effective and appropriate display for the intended audience. u2022 Maintains current knowledge relating to Clinical Documentation Improvement by attending educational workshops/conferences, reviewing professional publications establishing personal networks, and/or participating in professional societies. This may also include performing ongoing research to ensure compliance with clinical documentation and/or regulatory guidelines and standards.u2022 Acts as a CDI subject-matter resource for the clinical documentation specialists, and other members of the healthcare team.u2022 Aides team proficiency with coding rules and regulation changes.u2022 Provides oversight of clinical documentation education provided to the physicians, other providers and ancillary staff in conjunction with the CDI Director and Manager. u2022 Develops and maintains an education calendar for the physicians and other providers; facilitates tracking mechanisms for physician service- line continuing education. u2022 May collect and/or coordinate the collection of data, compile reports and graphs and present findings to the CDI Director and/or CDI manager, CDI Steering Committee, CDI Team Meetings, and/or other appropriate department, facility and system level meetings. u2022 Travel to any of the Rochester Regional hospital sites as needed. EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employeeu2019s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $83,000.00 - $100,000.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14617 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2026-01-26