Full-Time Coding Quality Auditor and Specialist
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is hiring a remote Full-Time Coding Quality Auditor and Specialist. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting Chicago, IL based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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The Coding Quality Auditor and Specialist is responsible for assuring coding guidelines and regulations are not compromised during the decision-making process related to clinical documentation and the coding of this documentation. This position partners with Clinical Documentation Nurses, Physicians, and other licensed providers to improve the quality of documentation.
The Coding Quality Auditor and Specialist collaborates with the CMOs to ensure the integrity of the Health Record is established through best practices in Clinical Documentation and Coding. This position is responsible for maintaining quality work queues and quality reports.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with clinical documentation team in the review of inpatient accounts identifying documentation improvement opportunities
- Consistently assures coding practices remain compliant with coding guidelines and regulations
- Identifies strategic plans that will result in a positive impact to the clinical dashboard
- Develops clinical relationships across the health system securing interdepartmental support necessary for successful implementation of education strategies assuring achievement of overall strategic targets
- Partners with Coding, Clinical Documentation leadership and Medical Directors to coordinate,maintain, and execute advanced project work
Required:
- RHIT or RHIA or CCS Certification
- Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist
- Bachelor Degree – Healthcare related
- Five years of coding experience in area of expertise
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills