Quality Control Auditor

LSMA Management, Inc.; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare management organization is seeking a Quality Control Auditor – Claims Management in California. This role is responsible for auditing claims processing activities to ensure compliance and accuracy. With over five years of experience in managed care claims auditing required, candidates should possess strong analytical skills and familiarity with coding standards. The position demands independence and attention to detail, offering an opportunity to contribute to operational improvements within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of managed care claims auditing or equivalent experience.
• Experience as a Claims Examiner or Claims Adjuster is preferred.
• Knowledgeable about relevant coding standards and reimbursement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed audits of claims processing activities.
• Evaluate claims adjudication performed by Claims Examiners.
• Identify errors and analyze trends to improve claims accuracy.

Skills

Managed care claims processing

Audit methodologies

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

EZ Cap

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Control Auditor – Claims Management is responsible for performing detailed audits of claims processing activities to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to contractual, coding, and reimbursement requirements within the Managed Services Organization (MSO). This role evaluates claims adjudication performed by Claims Examiners, identifies errors, analyzes trends, and provides recommendations to improve claims accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance with federal and California regulatory standards.

Description

The Quality Control Auditor supports delegated managed care compliance by auditing claims in accordance with health plan contracts, coding standards, reimbursement methodologies, and applicable regulatory requirements, including Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) standards where applicable.

This role plays a critical role in maintaining claims processing integrity, minimizing financial risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting continuous operational improvement.

Requirements

MINIMUM & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training

Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Compliance, or related field.

Experience

Minimum: At least five years of managed care claims auditing, claims examiner, or claims quality control experience. Two years of experience as a Claims Examiner or Claims Adjuster.

Preferred: Experience in MSO, IPA, or health plan environment. Experience supporting delegated managed care and regulatory audits. Experience auditing professional and institutional claims.

Certification(s)

Preferred: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA), or Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO)

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of managed care claims processing and audit methodologies.
• Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, DRG, and reimbursement methodologies.
• Knowledge of health plan contracts, fee schedules, and DOFR agreements.
• Knowledge of DMHC, CMS, DHCS, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and audit documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with claims systems such as EZ Cap and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and meet audit deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and data integrity.