Clinical Documentation Specialist I

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

CC005073 CHS - Clinical Documentation

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

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.

Additional Job Description

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing required 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!

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