Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Facility: Remote - VA Requisition Number: R159300 Medical Auditor (Open) How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare: The Medical Auditor conducts chart audits by reviewing documentation in the patient’s record, including orders, medications, supplies, and procedures performed, and ensures all applicable charges are accurate and appropriately supported. Makes adjustments to the patient’s account, adding or removing charges as supported by documentation. Provides education to individuals and groups to improve charging accuracy and documentation practices. The Medical Auditor Performs chart audits in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner. Reviews patient documentation, identifies charging discrepancies, and makes appropriate account adjustments. Records charging weaknesses and communicates deficiencies and trends to departmental leadership. Contacts staff to obtain missing or additional documentation required to support billed charges. Submits analysis of audit results and provides recommendations to management. Conducts inservices and education sessions to improve staff understanding of charge accuracy and required documentation. Attends professional development seminars and inservices to remain current in clinical procedures and medical documentation standards. Keeps updated on allowable procedures and billing requirements in accordance with Carilion Clinic policies. Reports potential billing or documentation compliance concerns to appropriate leadership. What We Require: Education: Associate’s degree is required; 2 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Clinical or coding certification is preferred. Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital, clinic/physician ambulatory site, or in billing, auditing, or compliance is required. Licensure/Certification: None required. Life Support: Not applicable. Other Minimum Qualifications: Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with staff and department leaders. Must demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills and be self-motivated with the ability to work independently. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, is required. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately. This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. Recruiter: KATHRYN LUSHER Recruiter Email:
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