Audit Assistant-Revenue Cycle Third-Party Audits, Full Time - Days

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Remote Work

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking an Audit Assistant for Revenue Cycle Third-Party Audits to support government and commercial payer audits. The role focuses on organizing requests, tracking responses, and ensuring compliance and timely documentation.

The candidate should have 1–2 years in healthcare revenue cycle or audit support, with strong organizational and communication skills. This hybrid role offers remote flexibility with onsite needs and a non-union, full-time arrangement.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Bachelor's preferred).
• 1–2 years in healthcare revenue cycle management, billing, coding, or audit support; government programs/audits a plus.
• Experience with third-party audits and payer policies is beneficial.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple audits and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist centralized tracking of record requests, documentation submission, and response timelines.
• Track audit progress and ensure timely submission of information.
• Maintain records of audit activities and resolutions in the auditing system.
• Monitor timelines and coordinate with departments to meet deadlines.
• Report audit trends and discrepancies to leadership for action.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Healthcare reimbursement knowledge

Auditing software familiarity

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Healthcare auditing software

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system,

UChicago Medicine, as an Audit Assistant-Revenue Cycle Third-Party Audits for the Revenue Cycle Administration Department.

The Audit Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the Audit and Enrollment Coordinator in managing third-party audits from government entities (Medicare, Medicaid, etc.) and commercial insurance companies. This position will assist in organizing, tracking, monitoring, and responding to audit requests, ensuring compliance with all necessary documentation and deadlines. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to work under pressure managing multiple priorities and have a solid understanding of audit processes and revenue cycle operations in the healthcare industry.

Essential Functions

• Assist with centralized tracking of record requests, documentation submission, and response timelines.
• Track audit progress, ensuring timely submission of requested information and documentation
• Assist with maintenance of accurate records of all audit activities, including requests, responses, and resolutions.in centralized auditing system
• Track timelines for audit responses and follow up with necessary departments to meet deadlines
• Monitor and report on audit trends and discrepancies to internal coordinator for further action or improvement with leadership

Data Collection & Documentation

• Collaborate with internal teams (billing, coding, clinical staff) for preparation of required documentation for audits.
• Ensure all documents are complete, accurate, and meet the audit guidelines and payer requirements.
• Support the preparation of responses to audit inquiries, ensuring adherence to payer policies and regulations

Communication & Coordination

• Serve as liaison to assist coordinator with third-party auditors and internal stakeholders for audit-related inquiries
• Communicate audit status, updates, and resolutions with internal team leaders and other key personnel and directed

Compliance & Quality Control

• Monitor all audit responses to ensure compliance with federal, state, and commercial payer regulations
• Review audit findings and assist in implementing corrective actions for non-compliance or discrepancies

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare regular reports to track audit response progress, trends, and outcomes for internal teams and management
• Assist with the analysis of audit findings to identify recurring issues and potential improvements in revenue cycle processes

Additional Duties

• Support special audit-related projects
• Maintain current knowledge of government regulations, payer policies, and industry trends to ensure audit compliance
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, with consideration given to highly qualified candidates with equivalent work experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle management, billing, coding, or audit support, with familiarity in third-party audits preferred.
• Experience in healthcare-related auditing, specifically related to government programs (Medicare, Medicaid) and commercial payers, is a plus

Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple audits and deadlines simultaneously
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and record-keeping abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with healthcare billing and auditing software is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement processes and audit procedures

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days, Monday-Friday
• Unit/Department: Revenue Cycle
• Work Location: Flexible Remote (Will need to commit to being onsite when needed)
• CBA Code: Non-union

About Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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