Executive Director, Clinical Documentation Improvement Greater Riverside, CA Area

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Clinical Documentation Improvement (ED-CDI) to oversee the strategic and operational aspects of the Clinical Documentation Improvement Program. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving change, optimizing workflow processes, and ensuring high standards of data quality, clinical documentation improvement, medical coding, and compliance. This role involves aligning departmental strategic planning with corporate strategy, mentoring departmental managers, and collaborating with medical and other staff to enhance clinical workflow and documentation. The ED-CDI will also be tasked with maintaining operations within budgetary parameters and managing technology investments related to the program. Applicants for the ED-CDI position at the company must have a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine/Surgery, with a minimum of 10 years' experience, and hold a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential and either a Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) credential. Strong clinical knowledge, understanding of clinical processes, pharmaceuticals, and the pathology-physiology of disease processes is essential. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with various stakeholders. A Master's degree in a healthcare-related field, expert knowledge of EMR architecture, data analytics, risk management, and healthcare policy, as well as completion of a management or business course, are preferred qualifications.

Hiring Company

Prime Healthcare Management, Inc.