Clinical Documentation Specialist I- Midlands

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina invites applications for the RN – Clinical Documentation Specialist I role in Columbia, SC. The incumbent will review inpatient records, work with providers to improve documentation, and support accurate DRG assignments while aligning with quality metrics.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in nursing, five years of clinical nursing experience, and SC RN licensure (or compact state).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing and at least five years' clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Strong clinical experience and critical thinking skills required.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or compact state.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient electronic medical records to identify missing, vague, and/or incomplete diagnoses and collaborate with providers to ensure accurate documentation for DRG assignment, severity of illness, and risk of mortality.
• Facilitate documentation improvements and participate in ICCE meetings, QAPIs, and other educational opportunities across the system.
• Monitor and interpret quality metrics to support CDI program goals and outcomes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Job Description Summary

The RN (Registered Nurse) – Clinical Documentation Specialist I report to their respective Manager, Clinical Documentation. Under general supervision, the RN – Clinical Documentation Specialist I conduct reviews of inpatient electronic medical records to identify missing, vague, and/or incomplete diagnoses and collaborate with and facilitate appropriate provider documentation to accurately reflect appropriate DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) assignment, patient severity of illness and risk of mortality. In addition, the CDI (Clinical Documentation Integrity) specialist risk adjusts for expected mortality/length of stay and clinically validates key diagnoses. The RN – Clinical Documentation Specialist I is responsible for a baseline understanding of interpreting quality metrics and participates in appropriate ICCE meetings, QAPIs, and/or other identified educational opportunities across the system.

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Cost Center: CC003762 COL - CDI Chart Documentation (DMC)

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Pay Grade: Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Physical Demands

• Position may require extensive walking.
• May require frequent bending, stooping, or stretching.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Requires the use of office equipment, such as computer terminals, telephones, and copiers.
• Requires normal vision range and the absence of color blindness.

Shift Types

(C) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; (F) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; (I) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift.

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (C).
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (C)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (C)
• Ability to climb stairs. (F)
• Ability to work indoors. (C)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (I)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (I)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (F)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (I)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (F)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (F)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (I)
• Ability to perform “pinching” operations. (C)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (C)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (C)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (C)
• Ability to reach overhead. (C)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (I)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (C)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (C)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (F)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (C)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (I)
• Ability to lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. (I)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (I)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (C)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (C)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (C)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (C)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (C)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (C)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (C)
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (I)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (I)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (C)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (C)

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing and at least five years' clinical nursing experience preferred. Strong clinical experience and critical thinking skills required. Extensive knowledge of patient care, and knowledge of clinical measurement tools and clinical outcomes; ability to establish cooperative working relationships with diverse groups and individuals, medical staff and other health care disciplines. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or compact state.

Additional Job Description

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing and at least five years' clinical nursing experience preferred. Strong clinical experience and critical thinking skills required. Extensive knowledge of patient care, and knowledge of clinical measurement tools and clinical outcomes; ability to establish cooperative working relationships with diverse groups and individuals, medical staff and other health care disciplines. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or compact state.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.

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