- Administrative Office
- Portland, OR, USA
- Full Time
Medical/Vision, Dental/Orthodontia, 401(k), Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance, Employer Paid Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Employer Paid Parental Leave, Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Long Term Care, Flexible Spending Medical, Dependent Care, & Transportation Accounts, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Life Balance, Employee Assistance Program, Childbirth Education Classes & Breastfeeding Support
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.
