Coding Quality Auditor

A Womens' Health Clinic in Portland, OR is looking for a REMOTE Coding Quality Auditor to
join their team.

Job Description: Retrospective coding auditor that 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. Acts as
a coding expert resource.

Overview of Responsibilities:
● Lead assigned audit projects, provide feedback to assigned coders, ensure deadlines
are met, and escalate any areas of concern to the 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 a 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 the 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.

Requirements:
● CPC
● Medical chart OB auditing experience
● 5 years of production coding experience

Additional Skills:
● CPMA
● COBGC
● Payer audit experience
● Understanding how to mitigate risk

Schedule/Shift:
● 8 hour shift
● 6am-6pm PST, flexible schedule

Contract Length:
1040 Hours. Opportunity to convert to permanent hire after satisfactory completion of
contract.

Pay:
$24 - $35 (Dependant on experience)

Benefits:
401(k) Retirement Plan, Medical, dental and vision plans, Short Term Disability Insurance, Life
Insurance Plan, Weekly Pay, Paid Sick Time