Remote Coding Quality Auditor & Specialist

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a Coding Quality Auditor and Specialist to ensure compliance in clinical documentation and coding. This remote position requires strong analytical skills and certifications in coding. Responsibilities include collaborating with clinical teams, improving quality metrics, and leading educational initiatives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or equivalent experience and be certified in clinical documentation. Excellent computer skills and effective communication are key for this role.

Qualifications

• RHIT or RHIA or CCS Certification mandatory.
• Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or Associate's with 5+ years coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clinical documentation team to improve documentation quality.
• Ensure coding practices are compliant with guidelines.
• Develop teaching tools to promote quality outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Strong interpersonal skills

Educational/training experience

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare field

RHIT or RHIA or CCS Certification

Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist

Associate's Degree with five plus years of coding experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

A healthcare institution is seeking a Coding Quality Auditor and Specialist to ensure compliance in clinical documentation and coding. This remote position requires strong analytical skills and certifications in coding. Responsibilities include collaborating with clinical teams, improving quality metrics, and leading educational initiatives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or equivalent experience and be certified in clinical documentation. Excellent computer skills and effective communication are key for this role.