STAR Medical Auditing Services

Skilled Nurising Facility Auditor

Are you a skilled and credentialed medical coding professional looking for an amazing team to join? Look no further! STAR Medical Auditing Services is hiring.

Skilled Nursing Facility Auditor (Remote)

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a SNF/Assisted Living/Nursing Home Auditor, you will be assisting STAR with medical coding audits for our clients on a project-by-project basis.  This is an ongoing contract position that is fully-remote with flexible schedule. Must be available to work for 20-40 hours per week. Must complete Coding Assessments to be considered for position. Responsibilities include:

  • Ensure all coding complies with the ethical coding standards/guidelines and regulatory requirements.

  • Communicates identified internal errors to appropriate parties in effort to educate and eliminate future errors.

  • Integrates medical chart coding principles and objectivity in performance of medical audit activities.

  • Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act guidelines/regulations

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have one of the following AHIMA/AAPC certifications: CPC, CCS, RHIA, RHIT

  • Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and coding guidelines for ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, E/M, etc.

  • At least 2 years of active auditing experience in:

    • Skilled Nursing Facility

    • Nursing Home Visits

    • Assisted Living

    • Chronic Care Management

  • Knowledge of current and developing issues, trends in medical coding procedures requirements, and be able to research as needed

  • Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and policy compliance issues related to medical coding and billing procedures, and documentation including CMS guidelines

  • Proficient computer skills using MS-Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, and various electronic medical records (EMR) systems including Epic, Meditech and Cerner

  • Meet required client productivity standards and maintain minimum of 95% accuracy

  • Must reside and be legal to work in the U.S.

DESIRED QUALITIES

  • Self-sufficient with strong analytical and research skills

  • Responsible and responsive

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects at once and work to meet deadlines

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

  • Computer running Windows 10 with antivirus software and firewall enabled

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Outlook

  • Reliable high-speed internet service