Remote CDI Specialist

CDI Specialist IPride Health is hiring a CDI Specialist I to support our client's healthcare facility in Rochester, MN. Schedule: Sun-Thurs. Mandatory OT is expected, along with working the holiday when the holiday falls during the Sun-Thurs. schedule (unless the contractor is taking paid time off). The onboarding schedule will be Mon-Fri for approx. 3-4 weeks (maybe a little longer, if needed), prior to switching to the Sun-Thurs. schedule. Location: Fully Remote Float / Coverage Area: Job Type: Local contract Contract Length: 18-week contract (Possible Extension) Pay Range: $62.00 to $64.00/hour* Mileage Reimbursement Rate (if applicable): N/A *Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.Duties:Perform concurrent and retrospective reviews of inpatient medical records.Identify clinical documentation gaps and opportunities for clarification.Ensure documentation accurately reflects severity of illness, risk of mortality, and complexity of care.Collaborate with physicians, coders, nurses, case management, and other clinical staff.Support accurate coding, billing, medical necessity, and regulatory compliance.Educate physicians and healthcare staff on CDI practices and documentation requirements.Apply clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to medical records.Requirements:Education: High school diploma/GED required. Acceptable credentials/backgrounds include RHIT, RHIA, RN, RRT, CCS, CCS-P, or domestic/international medical degree.License(s): N/ACertification(s): Required certification: CDIP or CCDS.Years of experience: 2+ years of inpatient CDI Specialist experience. Recent CDI production/concurrent review experience within the last 12 months.Skills/Specialties/Technology: Strong knowledge of clinical documentation, coding, and medical terminology. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.Equal Employment OpportunityPrideGlobal and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Fair Chance EmploymentPrideGlobal and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.AccommodationsWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates