Imagine waking up excited to come to work, at a place where you have the opportunity to serve others. You make a difference - and have fun doing it! People are drawn to Women's Healthcare Associates because of our values-driven culture.

The Coding Quality Auditor is responsible for assessing coding accuracy and completeness of inpatient and outpatient medical record documentation by conducting random and focused coding audits; documenting, preparation and presentation of audit results; including investigations and presentation of feedback.  The Auditor also acts as a coding expert resource.

 *This is a 40 hr/week position (Monday-Friday).

DUTIES:

• Lead assigned audit projects, provide feedback to assigned coders, ensuring deadlines are met and escalate any areas of concern to supervisor.
• Performs audits for coding teams, ensuring coders are coding in accordance with guidelines.
• Review QA findings with Auditing and Coding Supervisors.
• Serves as backup coder to the coding team for unexpected staff shortages and planned PTO.
• Acts as resource for coding questions and issues.
• Ensure Coding Guidelines and Compliance Policies are consistently applied in all processes.
• Identify issues and analyze trends in coding and documentation. Provide input and valuable feedback to Supervisor on audit results in a timely manner.
• Recommends process improvement and assists with implementation.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and revise training material based on QA results.
• Provides support and assists with various coding/auditing initiatives as needed.
• Must be able to work with multiple coding tools and EMR systems, Epic preferred.
• Assists with onsite education and training with coding staff.
• Identifies potential risk areas and provides recommendations for improvement.
• Maintains credentials through continuing education and professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED required. Certification as Professional Coder (CPC) required.
• Certification as Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with others.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding, including ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows-based computer and medical practice management billing software required.
• Proven effective verbal, listening and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in service excellence and quality improvement.
• Current driver's license and vehicle, or ability to procure transportation to other clinics or meeting sites.
• Must be able to successfully complete a background check.
• Ability to demonstrate The Values Statement and The Patient Experience of WHA.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.