Clinical Documentation Integrity Optimization Specialist

Job overview

The Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Optimization Specialist role is onsite in Saint Petersburg, FL. Compensation is not specified. The role supports a large enterprise CDI transformation for Sage Clinical RCM. The specialist analyzes staffing, workload, productivity, coverage, and case complexity to develop practical staffing models and operating routines. The work helps leaders implement consistent productivity expectations, balance regional workloads, and sustain CDI operations while monitoring effects on physician queries, coding, and pre-bill teams.

What you'll do

• Inventory staffing, schedules, vacancies, organizational structure, and work distribution
• analyze review volumes, productivity, coverage, backlog, and case complexity
• build demand-based staffing models and coverage scenarios
• partner with clinical and workflow specialists on review sequencing and prioritization
• implement approved scorecards, coaching thresholds, and escalation routines
• train managers
• support regional coverage changes
• maintain evidence for executive staffing decisions and recommend corrective action when quality, coverage, or workload stability is at risk.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdi optimization specialist

clinical documentation integrity

staffing models

productivity analysis

regional operations

workflow improvement

ccds

cdip

ccs

saint petersburg fl

sage clinical rcm

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an active RN or other relevant clinical license, at least three years of clinical documentation integrity experience, and CCDS, CDIP, or CCS credential. Excel analysis, CDI workqueue interpretation, and workflow improvement skills are required. The initial engagement is planned for October 15, 2026 through October 14, 2028.

About the employer

Sage Clinical RCM, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.