Utilization Documentation Specialist

8:30AM-5:00PM, Monday-Friday

Special Qualifications

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina; Three years of hospital clinical nursing experience in designated practice area; Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) experience. CPR within 1 month of employment.

Preferred: BSN or Baccalaureate degree in health-related field; Two years' experience as Utilization Reviewer/Care Coordinator or Clinical Documentation Specialist with knowledge of third party reimbursement requirements; Practice experience in Critical Care, Emergency Care or Surgical Care. National certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and policy and procedures manuals. Knowledge of and trained in age-specific categories being served: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric. Knowledge of occupational health and safety, ergonomics, workers’ compensation, and OSHA regulations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Demonstrated ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Demonstrated ability to interact with people at various levels in a courteous, tactful and poised manner.