Clinical Document Improvement Director

The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Medical Center seeks a Clinical Document Improvement Director to join our team.

The incumbent will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Clinical Documentation Improvement team for the Medical Records Department.

This role ensures that Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) goals align with organizational priorities and regulatory requirements while promoting the accuracy, quality, and completeness of clinical documentation.

The most competitive candidates will possess clinical documentation improvement and management/leadership experience.

Schedule: 9/80M-F; 7 A.M.

- 5 P.M.(Department may also provide option for 7:30 A.M.

or 8 A.M.

start time)
Location: Mission Grove: 7898 Mission Grove Parkway S., Riverside, CA 92508

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Under general direction, plans, organizes and directs the Clinical Document Improvement (CDI) department; leads the development and execution of comprehensive CDI strategies to ensure accurate, complete and compliant clinical documentation across both inpatient and outpatient settings; provides leadership, mentorship and direction for all activities related to documentation improvement, coding accuracy and clinical data management; performs other related duties as required.

The Clinical Document Improvement Director is a single position management level classification and reports to an appropriate executive level position.

This classification is characterized by managing departmental performance improvement initiatives, evaluate outcomes and ensure that all clinical documentation practices align with federal, state and local regulations, as well as industry best practices.

This position will provide guidance on the resolution of complex documentation issues, establish key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensure that the department meets its objectives related to documentation accuracy, coding compliance and reimbursement optimization.

The incumbent will work closely with senior leadership, physicians, nursing, coding, and quality assurance teams to foster a culture of documentation excellence.

This classification has been designated At-Will in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (8) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the Executive Director, RUHS.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution.

Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.• Oversee the CDI department's operations, including establishing short- and long-term goals,...