Remote Clinical Documentation Auditor & Educator

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Clinical Auditor to help develop and implement an education program that enhances documentation and coding practices across the organization. The Auditor will promote documentation accuracy by auditing and updating training tools for providers, clinical staff, coders and billing specialists, acting as a liaison among groups.

This remote role requires residency within the UnityPoint Health footprint (Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin) and standard business hours,

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred AAS in Health Information Management.
• Experience using audit tools.
• Proficient with electronic coding systems.
• Coding certification within 12 months (AHIMA/AAPC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Documentation Review and Reporting: assess documentation for compliance with CMS guidelines.
• Validate documentation with charges and evaluate accuracy and timeliness of billing.
• Identify improvement opportunities and provide guidance to providers with education sessions.
• Audit areas, share findings with leadership, and provide one-on-one training.
• Monitor EPIC follow-up queues and inform leadership of workflow issues and improvements.

Skills

Auditing

Medical coding

Data analysis

Communication

Training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAS in Health Information Management

Tools

EPIC system

Job description

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Clinical Auditor to help develop and implement an education program that enhances documentation and coding practices across the organization. The Auditor will promote documentation accuracy by auditing and updating training tools for providers, clinical staff, coders and billing specialists, acting as a liaison among groups.

This remote role requires residency within the UnityPoint Health footprint (Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin) and standard business hours,