Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
Pay Range:
$90,480.00 - $118,227.20Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Position Overview
Responsible for daily oversight of the CDI program, ensuring accurate, complete, and compliant clinical documentation that supports quality reporting, severity of illness (SOI), risk of mortality (ROM), patient safety indicators, and appropriate reimbursement. This role supervises CDI staff, monitors productivity and quality outcomes, supports physician engagement, and collaborates with coding, quality management and revenue cycle leadership. The Hospital CDI Supervisor is a highly experienced documentation expert responsible for assisting in developing, delivering, and leading education programs.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing program. Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) credential required.
Experience: Four years’ recent clinical experience in an acute care setting, preferably MED/ICU or ICU, or three years’ clinical documentation improvement specialist experience in a hospital setting, plus one year in a supervisory or managerial role.
Other Credentials: Registered Nurse - NJ
Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated expertise in clinical documentation improvement. Ability to leverage clinical skillset to perform clinical validation reviews
Special Training: Knowledge of 3M coding and reimbursement software, CDI. Extensive analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills. Extensive clinical knowledge.
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to work with medical staff leadership as well as physicians and non-physician practitioners. Ability to work independently to solve complex issues.
Usual Work Day: 8 Hours
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? Yes
If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supervises day-to-day operations of Clinical Documentation Improvement staff including personnel issues and workflow processes. Interviews, hires, trains and disciplines staff in an effort to provide a productive work environment
Assists management with Clinical Documentation Improvement performance metrics, monitoring staff performance and implementing strategies for continuous improvement in accordance with industry standards.
Educates physicians and key healthcare providers regarding clinical documentation improvement and importance of accurate and complete documentation in the medical record. Performs formal physician education sessions
Assists leadership in collaborating with medical staff leadership as well as all clinical areas to promote and facilitate documentation improvement.
Participates in analysis and trending of DRG and Query statistical data for specified patient populations to identify opportunities for improvement. Assists with preparation and presentation of clinical documentation monitoring/trending reports for review with hospital leadership and physicians.
Partners with coding professionals to ensure accuracy of diagnostic and procedural data as well as completeness of supporting documentation to determine a working and final DRG, severity of illness, and/or risk of mortality.
Partners with coding and HIM operations team members to monitor the accuracy and compliance of queries, query response turnaround times, and evaluate trends for performance improvement initiatives.
Assists in development of policies and procedures to increase department accuracy and efficiency through prompt identification and resolution of routine and complex documentation issues.
Collaborate with CDI leadership to refine workflows, policies, and documentation standards and interpret data trends. Leverage CDI software for case prioritization, query management, and analytics.
Prioritizes appropriately work responsibilities this position oversees and effectively manages fluctuating workflow demands.
Maintains knowledge of all federal, state, and local documentation guidelines and communicates changes to all CDI staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Talk or Hear
Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl
Continuous physical demands include:
Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Radiation , Dust/Particulate Matter
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Spouse
- Voluntary Life Employee
- Voluntary Life Child
Voluntary Legal Services
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Paid Time-Off Program
The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.