Associate Vice President of Clinical Documentation Integrity – CDI – Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

Optum, an industry leader in healthcare implementation and consulting services, is looking for an Associate Vice President of Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI). The AVP oversees the CDI operations for multiple hospital clients nationwide. Ideal candidates will have prior CDI leadership experience leading large scale projects in the acute care setting and conducting gap analysis. This is a full-time position that would allow employees to see career growth while taking on challenging engagements around the United States.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct experience in working as a CDI Leader or in development of CDI program in the acute care setting and understanding of CDI program infrastructure, workflow and reporting/metrics
  
• Experience leading a large scale consulting project or driving implementation of a client CDI program
  
• Proven success in delivering value to customers through the CDI programming
  
• Solid communication skills including the abilities to present effectively, actively listen and influence/negotiate
  
• Experience in conducting gap analysis, identification of risk and opportunity and development of findings and recommendations, including development of a Road Map
  
• CDIP gap analysis experience preferred but qualified candidates may have comparable experience with other similar initiatives
  
• Solid understanding of both clinical, HIM, Quality and Case Management workflow

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree
• Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist/Professional (CCDS/CDIP) credentials through AHIMA or ACDIS
• 10+ years of experience working as a CDI Specialist
• 5+ years of experience working as a CDI Leader or in development of CDI program in the acute care setting and understanding of CDI program infrastructure, workflow and reporting/metrics
• Experience managing Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) programs for multiple hospitals simultaneously
• Experience in conducting gap analysis, identification of risk and opportunity and development of findings and recommendations, including development of a Road Map; CDIP gap analysis experience preferred but qualified candidates may have comparable experience with other similar initiatives
• Operational Leadership experience
• Proficient in ICD10 Diagnosis/Procedures Codes, MS-DRG reimbursement and clinical documentation requirements
• Comfortable with deep analysis of CDI and hospital revenue cycle KPI’s and the ability to successfully analyze and explain monthly changes in metrics
• Has facilitated physician education or has experience in working directly and communicating with physicians
• Ability to travel nationwide as needed up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS degree
• License/credential: RN, NP, PA, MD, RHIA, RHIT
• ICD-10 experience

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $150,200 to $288,500 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.