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 CDI Recruitment & Career Pathways

Laura Deiner – Director for Clinical Documentation Integrity, CommonSpirit

• Gives us her thoughts on:
  • Recruitment Focus
  • Hiring Process
  • Onboarding
  • Career Ladder
  • Keys for Candidates
  • Certification

Jen Davis – Recruiter, Accuity

• Joins us to talk through:
  • Ideal Candidate Profile:
  • Career Pathway
  • Hiring Challenges
  • Advancement
  • Extra “Green Flags”

Overall Takeaways:

• CDI careers demand a unique blend of bedside clinical expertise, coding skills, and analytical ability.
• Employers value adaptability, communication, and willingness to learn over prior CDI experience.
• Remote work expands candidate pools but intensifies competition.
• Certifications boost credibility but are often gained after entering the field.