Ambulatory Services Auditor – CDS 1

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Ambulatory services auditor reviewing medical records and coding for St. Charles Health System, a Central Oregon healthcare provider. Supporting compliance, documentation accuracy, education, and revenue integrity.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct system-wide pre-visit or post-visit chart reviews of professional services in hospital and clinic/office settings
  • Audit and monitor all lines of system business for coding, including outpatient, inpatient and ambulatory services
  • Perform audits for the HIM Professional Services Coding team and provide feedback and education
  • Evaluate medical records for accurate clinical documentation supporting patient acuity, HCC risk profiles, and diagnostic/procedural code integrity
  • Develop and update procedure manuals for correct coding standards
  • Assist with system-wide education and training in professional services coding
  • Assist in setting direction for coding compliance and education
  • Provide technical guidance to physicians and departmental staff on incomplete records and nonconforming codes
  • Recommend process and policy improvements or system changes to reduce losses and improve efficiency
  • Monitor trends and prepare reports on documentation, coding issues, and denied claims
  • Support organizational vision, mission, values, Lean continuous improvement, safety, confidentiality, compliance, and customer service
  • Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned
  • Report to the System Revenue Integrity Director

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Required certification/licensure: RHIA, RHIT, CCS-P, CPC, CPMA, CRC, RN, or LPN
  • 0-3 years of coding experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge of current Medicare regulations, including MPFS, IPPS and OPPS
  • Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Preferred: Associates degree in Health Information Technology or related field
  • Preferred: Inpatient, Outpatient, and Ambulatory services coding experience
  • Preferred: Physician Evaluation and Management coding experience
  • Ability to work remotely from an approved state: Oregon, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, or Wisconsin
  • Ability to work Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:00, first shift
  • Ability to work 40 hours weekly

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision for you and your immediate family
  • 403b with up to 6% match on Retirement Contributions
  • Generous Earned Time Off
  • Growth Opportunities within Healthcare
  • Remote work from an approved state by St. Charles