Director, Clinical Documentation Improvement

Title:

Director, Clinical Documentation Improvement

Job Type:

Regular

Company:

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department:

Clinical Documentation Improvement

Time Type:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Summary:

About the Role:
At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, accurate clinical documentation is essential to delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring the complexity of each patient's condition is fully represented. We're seeking a Director, Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) to lead our CDI and inpatient coding programs and drive excellence in documentation integrity, coding accuracy, compliance, quality reporting, and reimbursement.

The starting annual salary for this position is $163,811 and this can include a full comprehensive benefits package.

What You'll Do
Lead the organization's Clinical Documentation Improvement and inpatient coding programs
Partner with physicians, nursing, HIM, Quality, Compliance, and Revenue Cycle teams to improve documentation accuracy
Drive initiatives that support quality outcomes, risk adjustment, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement optimization
Monitor key performance metrics and implement process improvements
Support physician education and engagement related to documentation best practices
Lead and develop CDI and coding teams

What You'll Bring:
Leadership experience in CDI, coding, Health Information Management, Revenue Cycle, or a related healthcare field
Strong knowledge of clinical documentation, coding, quality reporting, and reimbursement methodologies
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and organizational change
Excellent communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills

Why You'll Love Working Here:
Make a direct impact on patient care, quality outcomes, and organizational performance
Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders across a nationally recognized cancer center
Lead meaningful initiatives that support innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement
Grow your career in a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing cancer care

If you're a strategic healthcare leader passionate about documentation integrity and quality improvement, we encourage you to apply and join Roswell Park's mission to eliminate cancer.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

License and Certification Requirements
1. Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP); or
2. Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS); or
3. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); or
4. Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); or
5. Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

Education and Experience
1. Master's degree in health information management, healthcare administration, nursing, or a related healthcare field and the equivalent of eight (8) years of progressive CDI experience within an healthcare organization including eighteen (18) months experience in a supervisory, consultative, managerial or executive capacity.
2. Bachelor's degree in health information management, healthcare administration, nursing, or a related healthcare field and the equivalent of ten (10) years of progressive CDI experience within an healthcare organization including eighteen (18) months experience in a supervisory, consultative, managerial or executive capacity.

NOTE:
Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against employees, applicants, or job seekers on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. We are committed to maintaining a fair, respectful workplace where employees are valued for their contributions and supported in advancing our mission.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, employment process, or to perform your job, please contact [email protected] and provide information about your request and preferred contact method.

Our Core Values

RPCIC is committed to fostering an environment where patients, families, employees, volunteers, and members of our community are treated with dignity, courtesy, and respect. We believe our mission is strengthened when individuals contribute their experiences, perspectives, and ideas and work together toward a common purpose. Our actions are guided by our core values of Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion, and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement 

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