Senior Medical Director (Clinical Documentation & DRG Advisory)

About Enjoin

At Enjoin, your work makes a meaningful impact.

We partner with hospitals and health systems nationwide to improve documentation accuracy, strengthen compliance, and ensure patient care is accurately represented. By combining deep clinical and coding expertise with advanced technology, our team delivers measurable results that support better patient outcomes and appropriate reimbursement.

We're committed to building a collaborative, high-performing culture where people are supported, challenged, and empowered to grow. With more than 200 professionals and a national network of clinical experts, you'll work alongside talented colleagues who value collaboration, innovation, clinical excellence, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for three consecutive years, we're dedicated to creating an environment where our people can do their best work while making a real difference.

Job Summary

The Senior Medical Director is a highly visible, client-facing physician leader responsible for supporting the clinical and coding success of Enjoin's DRG Assurance client portfolio. This role analyzes program outcomes, presents findings to clients, delivers physician and CDI education, and provides strategic guidance designed to strengthen documentation integrity, coding accuracy, quality outcomes, and operational performance.

Working closely with clients and internal teams, the Senior Medical Director also supports Advisory engagements, DRG Secure and DRG Assurance denials, and other strategic initiatives. This position serves as a clinical subject-matter expert and industry thought leader, representing Enjoin through client education, speaking engagements, and published content.

What You'll Do

• Analyze DRG Assurance data and clearly present program outcomes, trends, risks, and opportunities to clients

• Serve as a trusted clinical advisor to clients, helping align clinical criteria, documentation practices, coding processes, and strategic goals

• Educate physicians, CDI professionals, coding teams, and other healthcare stakeholders on complete and accurate medical record documentation

• Provide education on working and final DRG assignment and the impact of documentation and coding on reimbursement, quality outcomes, and provider profiling

• Lead client engagements and special projects as assigned, ensuring the quality and timely delivery of project outcomes

• Support Advisory initiatives and DRG Secure and DRG Assurance denial engagements

• Forecast and anticipate client needs based on program performance, outcomes, challenges, and opportunities

• Maintain strong client relationships while promptly and professionally addressing questions, concerns, and service requests

• Prepare detailed written reports, recommendations, and client-facing presentations

• Maintain current knowledge of MS-DRGs, ICD-10-CM/PCS, Official Coding Guidelines, Coding Clinic guidance, Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs), and related industry developments

• Collaborate with internal leaders and subject-matter experts to support client success and the expansion of consulting services

• Provide clinical subject-matter input for internal and client-facing educational content

• Represent Enjoin at industry events and speaking engagements and contribute to published thought-leadership content

• Monitor and report on established performance targets, including client satisfaction, thought-leadership output, and cost-per-chart efficiency

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives that strengthen service delivery, methodologies, productivity, and business operations

• Maintain accurate organizational records and strict confidentiality of patient, physician, employee, and client information

Qualifications

Required

• Medical Degree, Doctor of Osteopathy, or Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience

• Strong knowledge of clinical documentation integrity, inpatient coding, DRG methodology, ICD-10-CM/PCS, coding guidelines, and healthcare quality outcomes

• Experience educating or presenting to physicians, CDI professionals, coding teams, healthcare leaders, or other clinical audiences

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide client engagements and collaborate across clinical, coding, operational, and executive teams

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to interpret complex clinical and coding data and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations

• Strong client-service orientation with the ability to establish credibility and maintain trusted professional relationships

• Ability to independently manage multiple client priorities, projects, deadlines, and deliverables

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred

• CCS, CCDS, CRCR, CDIP, HCQM, or ACPA-C credential

• Experience supporting DRG assurance, clinical validation, denials, CDI, coding, or healthcare consulting engagements

• Experience leading client-facing education, strategic initiatives, or special projects

• Experience participating in industry speaking engagements or developing published thought-leadership content

Work Environment & Expectations

• Fully remote, full-time position (40 hours per week)

• Monday through Friday during regular business hours

• Company-issued equipment provided

• Dedicated secure home workspace required

• High-speed internet connection required

• Strict adherence to HIPAA Privacy and Security requirements

• Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and quality expectations

Why Enjoin

At Enjoin, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional support. That's why we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to help our team members thrive professionally and personally.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous paid time off plus eight paid holidays

• 100% remote work environment with company-provided equipment

• Professional development, continuing education, leadership training, and internal career growth opportunities

• Complimentary annual CEUs

• Access to advanced coding education and learning resources

• Employee wellness resources and discount programs

• Referral bonus opportunities

• White glove onboarding designed to set you up for success

• A collaborative, people-first culture proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® Certified organization

Hiring Process

• Multiple Choice Assessment
• Video interview with the Hiring Manager (must be on camera)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Enjoin is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.