Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist - Per Diem (Remote) - Days - 8hr QVH West Covina, California

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West Covina, California Job Title Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist - Per Diem (Remote) - Days - 8hr QVH Company Name Emanate Health Employment Type Per Diem Location West Covina, California Job ID R0013897 Date posted 03/26/2026 Campus/Location EH Queen of the Valley Hospital - West Covina Note: Please read the complete description below before applying for this job. Current Emanate Health Employees - Please log into your Workday account to apply Everyone at Emanate Health plays a vital role in the care we deliver. No matter what department you belong to, the work you do at Emanate Health affects lives. When you join Emanate Health, you become part of a team that works together to strengthen our communities and grow as individuals. On Glassdoor's list of "Best Places to Work" in 2021, Emanate Health was named the #1 ranked health care system in the United States, and the #19 ranked company in the country. Job Summary The Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist (CDIS) facilitates the overall quality, completeness, and accuracy of clinical documentation through concurrent interaction with providers and other members of the healthcare team. The CDIS ensures that documentation accurately reflects the patient’s clinical conditions and level of service. The CDIS communicates with providers through discussion and/or compliant queries to address missing, unclear, conflicting, or clinically unsupported diagnoses. The role includes appropriate assignment of MS-DRG/APR-DRG, severity of illness (SOI), risk of mortality (ROM), and identification of relevant clinical indicators (e.g., HACs, PSIs). The CDIS applies principles of clinical validation and ensures all queries comply with AHIMA/ACDIS guidelines and the CDI Code of Ethics. Job Requirements Minimum Education Requirement: Medical degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Minimum Experience Requirement: Minimum of one (1) year of inpatient coding experience and/or experience working as a Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist in an acute care setting. Strong knowledge of MS-DRG, APR-DRG, ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines. Experience using encoder and electronic health record (EHR) systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications preferred. Minimum License Requirement: ACDIS Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or AHIMA Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner (CDIP) required within 1 year of hire/transfer. Delivering world-class health care one patient at a time. Pay Range: $69.00 - $69.00