Quality Assurance Auditor

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Billing ( UMB ) is a fully remote department that acts as the premier billing office for the University of Utah School of Medicine. We seek a Quality Assurance Auditor to audit medical coding, improve accuracy, and train staff in coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 1 year of related experience minimum, CPC/AAPC certification, and up to mid-level responsibilities with supervision. Remote work, MT time, and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• CPC, AAPC Certification required.
• Minimum 6 years coding with progressive coding experience in multiple specialties.
• Minimum 2 years auditing.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and audits professional coding and billing from multiple medical and surgical departments and entities of University Health Care.
• Provides education based on clinical documentation requirements related to regulatory and reimbursement rules.
• Research coding, regulatory and billing policies to ensure high quality auditing and education.
• Identifies inaccurate coding practices; prepares reports of findings and education on accurate coding practices.
• Complete ad hoc related duties as assigned; meet performance standards.

Skills

CPC/AAPC Certification

Medical coding

Education

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Open Date 10/02/2026

Requisition Number PRN46375B

Job Title Medical Coding Quality Auditors (Healthcare)

Working Title Quality Assurance Auditor

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S2 - Intermediate

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

UMB Office Hours; M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm Mountain Time

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00209 - Univ Medical Billing - Oper

Location Other

City Other

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $36 to $39 per hour

Close Date 12/02/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

University Medical Billing ( UMB ) is a fully remote department that is viewed as the premier billing office for the University of Utah School of Medicine, serving over 1,800 providers and 30 different specialties across Utah and surrounding states. We strive to be a great place to work while providing the best service to our customers. Our leaders and employees value collaboration, innovation, and accountability, and believe a successful candidate will exemplify these attributes too.

We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Auditor to join our team. As the Quality Assurance Auditor, you will conduct audits of medical coding to increase coding accuracy and identify opportunities for improvement and training within an organization that provides healthcare patient services. Review audit results with medical coding management and staff. Provide training on coding guidelines, medical terminology, and proper documentation techniques. Serve as a resource for information on coding standards and regulatory requirements. Mid-level support role. Completes routine tasks under moderate supervision.

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and the adherence to departmental policies, including UMB’s Telecommuting Agreement which requires a distraction‑free and HIPAA compliant workplace, cameras on for all virtual calls/meetings, and the ability to work during office hours or assigned shift (M-F, approximately 8am to 5pm Mountain Time) regardless of what time zone you live in. Additionally, new hires are required to provide their own monitors (two) and reliable internet service.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting salary for this position is $36.00 to $39.00 per hour, depending on experience. Members of UMB are eligible for a bonus based on department performance. All team members are eligible for the University’s comprehensive benefit package that includes 90% employer‑paid medical insurance, a generous 14.2% retirement contribution, reduced tuition, PTO and holiday pay, and more!

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Reviews and audits professional coding and billing from multiple medical and surgical departments and entities of University Health Care. Reviews billing and revenue cycle processes for accuracy and process improvements.
2. Provides education based on clinical documentation requirements related to regulatory and reimbursement rules and regulations, reimbursement systems (federal, state, and payer specific) and health insurance processing.
3. Research coding, regulatory and billing policies, background, and instructions as needed to ensure high quality auditing, education, feedback, and subject matter expertise development. Has implicit understanding of the service line audited. Analyzes data to find billing irregularities and modify audit scope.
4. Identifies inaccurate coding practices; prepares reports of findings and education on accurate coding practices, compliance risks, and revenue cycle efficiencies.
5. Complete ad hoc related duties as assigned; meet performance standards and key performance expectations of position.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Medical Coding Quality Auditor (Healthcare), II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Preferences

An especially qualified candidate will also possess the following:

• Associate’s degree preferred
• CPC , AAPC Certification Required
• Minimum 6 years coding with progressive coding experience in multiple specialties
• Minimum 2 years auditing

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

While UMB is a remote department and this role will be performed remotely, interested applicants should note the following:

• This role is expected to work during UMB office hours which are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Mountain Time.
• The University of Utah is committed to providing jobs to individuals located in Utah, and sees remote roles like this as an opportunity to provide amazing employment opportunities to those living in remote areas of the state. As such, Utah-based applicants may be prioritized in the screening process.
• At this time, the University of Utah is unable to employ individuals living in California, Colorado, New York, Oregon, or Washington.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post‑retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post‑retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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