Clinical Documentation Specialist – CDI

Location: Remote

Position: Clinical Documentation Specialist – CDI 

Shift: Monday – Friday; Start times are flexible

IU Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the #1 ranked healthcare provider in the state. We are seeking a dedicated professional to improve the quality and completeness of clinical documentation, supporting accurate coding, quality measurement, and patient care outcomes.  

Position Overview:

The Clinical Documentation Specialist enhances the overall quality and accuracy of clinical documentation on a concurrent and retrospective basis through daily review and interactions with physicians and healthcare providers. They utilize clinical and coding expertise to analyze documentation, ensuring it accurately reflects the level of service provided. This role supports timely and precise capture of quality metrics to improve patient care, physician documentation, and hospital outcomes.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform daily review of clinical documentation and interact with physicians and providers to ensure completeness and accuracy.  

• Analyze and evaluate documentation to ensure it reflects appropriate levels of care and supports quality measures.  

• Support timely coding and documentation processes to optimize hospital and physician performance metrics.  

• Collaborate with clinical teams to identify documentation gaps and implement improvement strategies.  

• Stay current with coding guidelines, documentation standards, and quality measurement requirements.  

• Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards related to clinical documentation. 

• Support education and training initiatives for staff regarding documentation best practices.  

• Utilize clinical and coding expertise to support continuous quality improvement initiatives.  

Qualifications & Requirements: 

• Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.  

• 0-3 years of relevant experience in clinical documentation, coding, or related fields.  

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license, or RHIA/RHIT and/or CCS certification.  

• If RN licensed, 3-5 years of strong, varied clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred.  

• CCDS and/or CDIP credential preferred; obtain within 4 years of hire.  

• Ability to work independently and produce high-quality outcomes.  

• Working knowledge of computers and software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and Cerner EMR.  

• Ability to sit for extended periods.  

• Position is remote but may require occasional on-site meetings with advanced notice.  

Why Join IU Health? 

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance 

• Retirement savings plan with employer match 

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities 

• Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives 

• Supportive work environment committed to safety and excellence 

To learn more about our benefits, visit: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.