Senior Auditor Quality

Title: Senior Auditor Quality - OPSP

Location: Remote, United States

Department: Audit - Healthcare

Job Description:

Category

Audit - Healthcare

Position Type

Full-Time

Overview

The Sr. Auditor, Quality Assurance position is responsible for ensuring that the audited claims meet quality standards necessary to generate high quality recoverable claims for the benefit of Cotiviti and our clients. Audited claim types include: Outpatient and Specialty Review Types to include SNF, IRF, HH, DME, Hospice and medical necessity. Quality assurance emphasizes compliance with established procedures, accuracy of claim identification and supportive documentation. Identifies and notifies management of observed quality and communicates opportunities for process improvements based on independent audit claims review. Displays professional skepticism that enhances the work performed in order to achieve success in position.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical quality assurance review of daily clinical validation reviews. The quality auditor will be responsible for communicating with the initial auditor when there are differing decisions on the audit to ensure that the final decision is supported and as accurate as possible.
• Integrates healthcare auditing principles and uses objectivity in performance of medical audit activities and review.
• Utilizes industry knowledge and proficiency in healthcare to substantiate decisions.
• Performs work independently and reviews work of others.
• Depending on nature and scope of audit, may review medical records and apply in-depth knowledge of clinical criteria to determine medical necessity, appropriateness of setting, potential billing/coding issues, and quality concerns.
• May serve as a mentor to other QA auditors or initial auditors.
• Depending on the business needs, may also flex into the initial audit role and/or the appeals role as needed.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and requirements of the job change. 

Qualifications

• Education 
  • Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing (active/unrestricted license).
  • Equivalent experience of 5+ years experience in claims auditing, quality assurance, or recovery auditing...ideally in a Clinical Validation Audit setting or a hospital environment.
• Coding Certification (at least one of the following are required and are to be maintained as a condition of employment).
  • RHIA or RHIT.
  • Inpatient Coding Credential - CCS or CIC preferred.
  • Candidates who hold a CCDS or CPC will be given consideration but will need to obtain an inpatient coding certification within 1 year of their hire date with the company.  
• 3-5 years of healthcare auditing or related experience.
• Ability to mentor staff and enhance performance as it relates to the quality and productivity of auditors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in an individual and team environment.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft office suite required (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.).

Mental Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
• Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance.

Base compensation ranges from $47.00 to $56.00 per hour. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs. This role is eligible for discretionary bonus consideration. 

Nonexempt employees are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a given week, or as otherwise required by applicable state law.

Cotiviti offers team members a competitive benefits package to address a wide range of personal and family needs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family leave, 9 paid holidays per year, and 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti. For information about our benefits package, please refer to our Careers page.

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