We're Hiring

Title: Auditor-Physician-AHMG

City, State: Lisle,IL

Location: Navistar

Department: Hlth Info Mgmt Operations 001

Additional Job Details: Full-Time,Day, 40 hours,Weekly

Why Join AMITA?

AMITA Health (www.AMITAhealth.org) is a joint operating company formed by the Adventist Health System in Altamonte Springs, FL and St. Louis, MO based Ascension.

With the addition of Presence Health, AMITA Health is now the largest health system in Illinois, comprising 19 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care. The newly combined health system has 900 providers in its medical groups, more than 26,000 associates and 7,000 physician partners and now serves over 4.3 million residents in the greater Chicagoland area.

What You Will Do

Job Summary:

Performs internal coding auditing and reporting of individual and system coder performance.

Responsibilities:

• Audits specified number of records per coder as defined in the system coding audit plan.
• Prepares and distributes audit results/reports for the system coding compliance program.
• Identifies trends and educational opportunities. Prepares and presents educational programs related to coding.
• Assists with other audits as requested.

Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:

• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) specializing in Physician-Based Settings credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
  • Registered Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
  • Registered Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Education:

• HS or Equivalent
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Work Experience:

• Two years of experience in physician auditing preferred.Experience with physician/ambulatory care documentation requirements preferred.Strong working knowledge of coding and compliance principles preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in physician auditing,
• CPMA credential preferred but not required. Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets, Good written and verbal communication skills as this position works one on one in physician education. AHIMA or AAPC coding credentials accepted.
• Flexible scheduling between 6:30 am-6 pm
• Travel required

Equal Employment Opportunity

AMITA Health will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.