Entry Level Clinical Documentation Improvement Jobs

New grad clinical documentation improvement jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a CDI certification often carries more weight than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote settings across Healthcare & Medical Services and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Optum, SSM Health, and Genesis Healthcare hiring at this level now.

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Open roles6
Top stateGeorgia
Top employerOptum
Top cityMissouri
Work type67% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Northside Hospital
Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Supervisor
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Northside Hospital
New 1m ago
Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Supervisor
Northside Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
10,000+

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South County Hospital
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
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South County Hospital
Added 1w ago
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
South County Hospital
Wakefield, Rhode Island
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Medical Coding & Billing
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Genesis Healthcare
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (RN)
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Genesis Healthcare
Added 2w ago
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (RN)
Genesis Healthcare
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Medical Coding & Billing
$34 - $45/hr
Certification
10,000+

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Optum
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist - Hybrid- Phoenix
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Optum
Added 1mo ago
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist - Hybrid- Phoenix
Optum
Phoenix, Arizona
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Medical Coding & Billing
$73k - $130k/yr
On-Site
Certification
10,000+

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SSM Health
Mgr-RN, Clinical Documentation Improvement
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SSM Health
Added 2mo ago
Mgr-RN, Clinical Documentation Improvement
SSM Health
Missouri
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Entry Level Clinical Documentation Improvement Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Optum
    Optum1
  • SSM Health
    SSM Health1
  • Genesis Healthcare
    Genesis Healthcare1
  • Northside Hospital
    Northside Hospital1
  • South County Hospital
    South County Hospital1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services3
  • Consulting & Professional Services1

Entry Level Clinical Documentation Improvement Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level clinical documentation improvement job?

Employers hiring at the entry level typically look for a clinical background in nursing, health information management, or a related field, combined with familiarity with ICD-10 coding and DRG concepts. Completing a CDI certification through ACDIS or AHIMA gives candidates a concrete edge. Highlighting any clinical rotations, coding coursework, or hands-on chart review experience shows readiness even without a long work history.

Which companies hire entry level clinical documentation improvements?

Companies hiring entry level clinical documentation improvements right now include Optum, SSM Health, and Genesis Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of health systems, acute-care hospitals, remote CDI staffing firms, and health information management organizations actively building out junior teams.

Are there remote entry level clinical documentation improvement jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer and setting. About 33% of entry level clinical documentation improvement openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the field's shift toward digital health records and cloud-based CDI platforms. Many health systems now onboard junior CDI specialists remotely once basic clinical query training is complete.

Are these new grad clinical documentation improvement jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical documentation improvement roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or clinical rotations in lieu of full employment history, or calls out a CDI certificate or coding coursework as a substitute for on-the-job experience. Look for language like 'will train' or 'entry level welcome' as reliable signals.

Which industries hire the most entry level clinical documentation improvements?

Entry Level clinical documentation improvement roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the junior level because they operate high-volume inpatient facilities where accurate clinical documentation directly affects reimbursement, quality scores, and regulatory compliance, creating steady demand for new specialists.