CDI Supervisor

Guidehouse

. Support the CDI Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations for Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists and CDI team leads .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) management, including oversight of team operations, performance improvement, and compliance with best practices. Proficient in utilizing CDI technology tools and ensuring accurate documentation and coding integrity.

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CDI ManagementAcute Care Hospital ExperienceRHIA/RHIT/RN/MD CredentialsEncoder Use and DRG AssignmentExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Documentation IntegrityPerformance ImprovementCoding Clinic GuidelinesMS-DRG and APR-DRG MethodologiesProductivity MonitoringQuality AuditingData Entry and ReportingClinical Understanding of Disease ProcessesMedical TerminologyHIPAA Compliance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationPresentation SkillsProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Communication

Tools & Technologies

CDI Technology ToolsDashboardsReporting CapabilitiesVirtual Communication Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CCDS CertificationCDIP Certification

Industry Keywords

Clinical Documentation IntegrityAcute CareHealthcare ComplianceProvider QueriesClinical Auditing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the CDI Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations for Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists and CDI team leads
Ensure consistent program coverage, effective team performance, and alignment with contractual expectations and CDI best-practice standards
Manage daily CDI assignments and make staffing adjustments to support adequate coverage
Monitor productivity, utilization, compliance, key performance indicators, and monthly quality audits
Ensure the CDI team has tools, resources, and guidance for concurrent record reviews and provider queries
Collaborate with facility CDI teams, client stakeholders, and internal leadership
Provide expert oversight and leadership for CDI team operations
Assess health system opportunities related to contractual requirements, CDI best-practice metrics, and program performance
Develop and implement processes and initiatives to improve clinical documentation performance
Coordinate priorities, track progress, and support execution of CDI initiatives
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff, clinical departments, and facility leadership
Drive use of CDI technology tools, dashboards, and reporting capabilities
Ensure accountability for KPIs and quality expectations
Provide daily program oversight covering productivity, quality, education, training, auditing, reporting, performance improvement, and standardization
Support accurate documentation, coded data integrity, reporting, provider profiling, and acuity capture
Support CDI technology implementation, optimization, data entry, reporting, and tracking
Communicate program updates, risks, and needs to the CDI Manager and/or Director
Assist with interviews, onboarding, and training
Conduct quarterly check-ins and year-end performance evaluations
Approve timesheets and monitor project utilization tracking
Provide status updates to operations leadership, the CDI Manager and/or Director, and facility department leaders
Facilitate meetings, discussions, and work sessions
Identify and communicate project obstacles, risks, and issues and collaborate on solutions
Identify technology interface or reporting issues, submit vendor service tickets, and coordinate resolution with vendor, facility IT, and internal IT teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must hold at least one of: RHIA, RHIT, RN, MD, or MD-equivalent clinical credentials
Must maintain required credentials and certifications throughout employment
Minimum 5 years of acute care hospital CDI experience
Minimum 2 years of prior management or supervisory experience
Familiarity with encoder use and DRG assignment, including MS-DRG and APR-DRG methodologies
CCDS or CDIP certification is nice to have
Strong clinical understanding of disease processes
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and disease processes
Knowledge of Coding Clinic Guidelines and federal updates to MS-DRG and APR-DRG systems
Excellent communication skills
Ability to engage physicians professionally in complex or sensitive documentation discussions
Ability to conduct presentations for facility physicians and leadership
Ability to maintain a HIPAA-compliant remote workstation or office environment
Ability to work in a remote, professional office setting using virtual communication and collaboration tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Discretionary variable incentive bonus may be available
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account
Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Flexible benefits package