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Job Title: CDI Specialist (Hybrid)
Location (City, State): Birmingham, AL Metro Area (including Alabaster and Talladega)
Industry: Healthcare – Hospital & Inpatient Services
Pay: $36–$40/hr
About Our Client
Addison Group is partnering with a respected healthcare system in Alabama to help grow their Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) team. This is a hybrid role supporting one of several acute care hospitals in the region. Our client places strong emphasis on provider collaboration, documentation integrity, and professional development.
Job Description
As a CDI Specialist, you will play a key role in reviewing medical records to ensure accurate and complete clinical documentation. This role is instrumental in reflecting the true severity of illness, supporting quality patient care, and enhancing hospital reimbursement.
Key Responsibilities
Location (City, State): Birmingham, AL Metro Area (including Alabaster and Talladega)
Industry: Healthcare – Hospital & Inpatient Services
Pay: $36–$40/hr
About Our Client
Addison Group is partnering with a respected healthcare system in Alabama to help grow their Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) team. This is a hybrid role supporting one of several acute care hospitals in the region. Our client places strong emphasis on provider collaboration, documentation integrity, and professional development.
Job Description
As a CDI Specialist, you will play a key role in reviewing medical records to ensure accurate and complete clinical documentation. This role is instrumental in reflecting the true severity of illness, supporting quality patient care, and enhancing hospital reimbursement.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct concurrent inpatient documentation reviews
- Submit compliant and well-structured physician queries when needed
- Collaborate with providers to clarify or enhance documentation
- Meet production standards of 25 reviews per day (125 per week), with a 40% average query rate
- Work onsite 2x per week to support physician engagement and education
- Utilize CDI tools including Iodine, 3M 360, Interact, Epic, and Cerner
- Participate in team meetings and semi-annual CDI assessments
- Report directly to the CDI Manager
- RN (BSN), foreign-trained MD, or related clinical background
- 1–2 years of inpatient CDI experience
- Active CCDS, CDIP, or CCS preferred
- Proficiency with EMR systems and CDI platforms
- Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced hospital setting
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills
- Three location openings available (see below)
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Locations: One CDI assigned per facility (Alabaster, Talladega, or Birmingham)
- No vaccine requirement (exemptions accepted)
- Interview process includes one panel-style interview with CDI leadership; possible second interview depending on candidate pool
- Hybrid work flexibility (2 days onsite, 3 remote)
- CDI bootcamp and structured orientation
- Supportive team environment with ongoing education
- Fast resume review turnaround (within 48 hours)
- Direct Hire
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401k
Salary : $36 - $40