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Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists are in high demand across hospital systems that regularly sponsor H-1B and green card visas. Most roles require a clinical background plus CCDS or CCS certification, and employers in large health systems often have established immigration pipelines for qualified candidates. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Hello,
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
* Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
Thank you,
Human Resources
LOCATION
Location/s:
Jackson Medical Mall
JOB TITLE
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
JOB SUMMARY
Supports and reviews the inpatient medical record in order to facilitate improvement in overall quality, completeness, clinical severity, and accuracy of inpatient clinical documentation for DRG based or APR based payor population for specific departments or areas. Obtains and promotes appropriate clinical documentation through extensive interaction with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education and Experience Required:
Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in Acute Care, Utilization Review, Case Management, and/or Quality Management.
Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required:
Valid RN license, CCDS (Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Three (3) years of related hospital-based clinical documentation experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based clinical guidelines across diverse conditions and age groups, as well as resource and utilization management, cost, and quality issues. Skilled in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and other related software applications. Able to manage multiple priorities under time constraints, analyze problems, and make sound decisions. Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively across departments and business units, fostering a team-oriented environment. Healthcare revenue cycle experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Highly skilled authority regarding accuracy of reviewing inpatient charts within 24-48 hours of admission to ensure accuracy and completeness and identifies documentation opportunities that reflect severity of illness, acuity, and resource consumption. Assigns a working DRG based on principal diagnosis and procedure. Identifies comorbidities and complications. Accurately identifies present on admission diagnoses. Identifies quality issues and reports to the responsible party. Has advanced decision-making capabilities with a high developed degree of accuracy.
- Reviews and enters information in both epic and 3m 360 as required. Has advanced abilities in using these software systems.
- Highly skilled authority regarding accuracy of reviewing inpatient charts every 24-48 hours as a follow up. Identifies documentation that reflects the severity, acuity, quality issues and resource consumption and updates his/her findings in 3m 360 software. Accomplished in quality and production.
- Skillfully communicates with physicians and other patient care providers, both verbally and written in a clear and concise way, regarding documentation opportunities for improvement. Assists in development and presentation of educational materials regarding documentation for both cdi staff and/or providers and other members of the healthcare team.
- Demonstrates competent and effective assessment skills to identify clinical indicators for diagnoses. Integrates new or current techniques (of procedures or surgery, cdi issues, opportunities for documentation improvement) to obtain information as it relates to the planning, implementing, and evaluating of patient care documentation.
- Serves as subject matter expert and actively participates in the cdi department as a problem solver. Trends issues with denials for team education. Expertise in query development, guidelines, and standards.
- Serves as a cdi department liaison for providers and administrative meetings.
- Serves as a database manager for cdi tracking tools, including DRG validation and reconciliation for accurate and timely reporting of cdi generated reimbursement, case index and production improvement. Gathers and analyzes information pertinent to documentation findings and outcomes.
- Serves on internal institutional committees as requested by management.
- Must maintain a current ACDIS certification status. Participates in cdi-related continuing education activities to maintain certifications and licensures.
- Ability to formulate a more complex query in order to obtain clarifications of conflicting, ambiguous, or non-specific documentation, by verbal or written compliant queries. Ability to determine when it is appropriate to escalate an issue to senior team member, provider, or administrator.
- Has a highly developed understanding of what constitutes a risk management and/or quality program reporting (patient safety indicators-psi/hospital-acquired conditions-hac or mortality) cases. Aids other team members in identification and proper classification of complication codes, patient safety indicators/hospital-acquired conditions by acting as an intermediary between him/coding staff and medical staff.
- Expert understanding of what constitutes a risk management and/or quality program (PSI/HAC) case, and discusses with management, as appropriate.
- Works independently but collaborates appropriately with cdi management and him/coding management to review individual problematic cases and/or educational needs, as needed.
- Conducts independent research to promote knowledge of clinical topics, coding guidelines, regulatory policies and trends, and healthcare economics.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Requires no exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, no handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional working hours beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 100 pounds, no lifting/carrying 100 pounds or more, occasional climbing, no crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, no kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more).
TIME TYPE
Full time
FLSA DESIGNATION/JOB EXEMPT
No
PAY CLASS
Hourly
FTE %
100
WORK SHIFT
Day
BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY
Grant Funded:
No
JOB POSTING DATE
03/18/2026
JOB CLOSING DATE
(open until filled if no date specified)
INTRODUCTION
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
* Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
Thank you,
Human Resources
LOCATION
Location/s:
Jackson Medical Mall
JOB TITLE
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
JOB SUMMARY
Supports and reviews the inpatient medical record in order to facilitate improvement in overall quality, completeness, clinical severity, and accuracy of inpatient clinical documentation for DRG based or APR based payor population for specific departments or areas. Obtains and promotes appropriate clinical documentation through extensive interaction with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education and Experience Required:
Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in Acute Care, Utilization Review, Case Management, and/or Quality Management.
Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required:
Valid RN license, CCDS (Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Three (3) years of related hospital-based clinical documentation experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based clinical guidelines across diverse conditions and age groups, as well as resource and utilization management, cost, and quality issues. Skilled in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and other related software applications. Able to manage multiple priorities under time constraints, analyze problems, and make sound decisions. Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively across departments and business units, fostering a team-oriented environment. Healthcare revenue cycle experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Highly skilled authority regarding accuracy of reviewing inpatient charts within 24-48 hours of admission to ensure accuracy and completeness and identifies documentation opportunities that reflect severity of illness, acuity, and resource consumption. Assigns a working DRG based on principal diagnosis and procedure. Identifies comorbidities and complications. Accurately identifies present on admission diagnoses. Identifies quality issues and reports to the responsible party. Has advanced decision-making capabilities with a high developed degree of accuracy.
- Reviews and enters information in both epic and 3m 360 as required. Has advanced abilities in using these software systems.
- Highly skilled authority regarding accuracy of reviewing inpatient charts every 24-48 hours as a follow up. Identifies documentation that reflects the severity, acuity, quality issues and resource consumption and updates his/her findings in 3m 360 software. Accomplished in quality and production.
- Skillfully communicates with physicians and other patient care providers, both verbally and written in a clear and concise way, regarding documentation opportunities for improvement. Assists in development and presentation of educational materials regarding documentation for both cdi staff and/or providers and other members of the healthcare team.
- Demonstrates competent and effective assessment skills to identify clinical indicators for diagnoses. Integrates new or current techniques (of procedures or surgery, cdi issues, opportunities for documentation improvement) to obtain information as it relates to the planning, implementing, and evaluating of patient care documentation.
- Serves as subject matter expert and actively participates in the cdi department as a problem solver. Trends issues with denials for team education. Expertise in query development, guidelines, and standards.
- Serves as a cdi department liaison for providers and administrative meetings.
- Serves as a database manager for cdi tracking tools, including DRG validation and reconciliation for accurate and timely reporting of cdi generated reimbursement, case index and production improvement. Gathers and analyzes information pertinent to documentation findings and outcomes.
- Serves on internal institutional committees as requested by management.
- Must maintain a current ACDIS certification status. Participates in cdi-related continuing education activities to maintain certifications and licensures.
- Ability to formulate a more complex query in order to obtain clarifications of conflicting, ambiguous, or non-specific documentation, by verbal or written compliant queries. Ability to determine when it is appropriate to escalate an issue to senior team member, provider, or administrator.
- Has a highly developed understanding of what constitutes a risk management and/or quality program reporting (patient safety indicators-psi/hospital-acquired conditions-hac or mortality) cases. Aids other team members in identification and proper classification of complication codes, patient safety indicators/hospital-acquired conditions by acting as an intermediary between him/coding staff and medical staff.
- Expert understanding of what constitutes a risk management and/or quality program (PSI/HAC) case, and discusses with management, as appropriate.
- Works independently but collaborates appropriately with cdi management and him/coding management to review individual problematic cases and/or educational needs, as needed.
- Conducts independent research to promote knowledge of clinical topics, coding guidelines, regulatory policies and trends, and healthcare economics.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Requires no exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, no handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional working hours beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 100 pounds, no lifting/carrying 100 pounds or more, occasional climbing, no crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, no kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more).
TIME TYPE
Full time
FLSA DESIGNATION/JOB EXEMPT
No
PAY CLASS
Hourly
FTE %
100
WORK SHIFT
Day
BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY
Grant Funded:
No
JOB POSTING DATE
03/18/2026
JOB CLOSING DATE
(open until filled if no date specified)
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
Target large hospital systems and academic medical centers
Large health systems like HCA Healthcare, CommonSpirit, and academic medical centers file H-1B petitions far more consistently than small clinics. Their HR teams understand the sponsorship process and have dedicated immigration counsel already in place.
Lead with your CCDS or CCS certification upfront
Certifications from the Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Professionals or AHIMA signal immediate readiness to employers. Sponsors want to justify the visa cost quickly, and a recognized credential removes the most common hiring objection for international candidates.
Understand how your clinical degree supports the H-1B specialty occupation standard
CDI roles typically require a degree in health information management, nursing, or a clinical field. Your degree field matters: USCIS scrutinizes whether the specific degree directly relates to the job duties, so be prepared to document that connection clearly.
Ask about remote roles to widen your sponsoring employer options
Many CDI positions are fully remote, which means you can target sponsoring employers headquartered in any state. A hospital in Texas can sponsor your H-1B even if you live elsewhere, significantly expanding the pool of employers willing to file.
Highlight measurable outcomes from previous CDI work
Employers sponsoring visas want proof the hire is worth the investment. Quantify your impact: case mix index improvements, query volumes, or documentation accuracy rates. Concrete outcomes make your application stand out and give employers confidence in the sponsorship decision.
Clarify sponsorship timing early in the process
The H-1B cap lottery runs once per year with an April 1 filing deadline. If you need cap-subject sponsorship, both you and your employer need time to prepare. Raising this in the first or second interview prevents wasted time on both sides.
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Do Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, CDI Specialist roles generally qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require a specific bachelor's degree in health information management, nursing, or a related clinical field. USCIS has approved H-1B petitions for this role category across major health systems, though individual petition outcomes depend on how the employer documents the degree requirement in the job description and Labor Condition Application.
Which visa types do employers use to sponsor CDI Specialists?
H-1B is the most common pathway. Some employers also pursue TN status for Canadian and Mexican candidates with qualifying credentials, and EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship is available through employers willing to go through the PERM labor certification process. Large hospital systems are more likely to offer green card sponsorship than smaller facilities, particularly for experienced specialists with CCDS or CCS credentials.
Does my nursing or clinical degree count toward the H-1B specialty occupation requirement?
A registered nursing degree, health information management degree, or clinical coding credential can support a CDI specialty occupation petition, but the degree must relate directly to the specific job duties USCIS reviews. A generic business or unrelated science degree is unlikely to satisfy the requirement on its own. If your degree is in a borderline field, employers often pair it with professional certifications like CCDS to strengthen the petition.
How competitive is the job market for sponsored CDI Specialist roles?
Demand for CDI Specialists has grown steadily as hospitals face increasing documentation compliance requirements under Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rules. Candidates with CCDS certification and at least two years of inpatient CDI experience are well-positioned. Remote availability in this role type also increases competition, since qualified candidates nationally apply to the same postings. You can browse current sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to see which health systems are actively hiring.
Can I switch employers on an H-1B as a CDI Specialist without losing my status?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new sponsoring employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, provided your current H-1B is valid and you have not accrued unlawful presence. You do not need to wait for USCIS approval before starting with the new employer. The new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition and a new Labor Condition Application reflecting the updated role and work location.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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