Coding Auditor

Location: Remote

About the role

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of adult learning principles to teach various types of learning content.
• Work collaboratively with management and subject matter experts to understand desired performance, assess learning needs, and develop appropriate training solutions.
• Monitor course participants' progress throughout assigned courses.
• Conduct post-training evaluations and analyze results.
• Update curricula and explore new materials for program participants.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
• 1 year of experience required.
• Licensure / Certification / Registration (one of the following preferred):
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
  • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Qualifications

• 40 hours a week | M-F | Hours between 6 AM - 6 PM Central Time Zone (bulk of work between clinic hours of 8 am - 5 pm) | No weekends or major holidays.
• CPC or CCS-P required with 3-5 years of direct coding experience. Will consider RHIA or RHIT with direct coding experience of 5+ years.
• 1-2 years of E/M (evaluation and management) auditing as well as strong knowledge of procedural coding highly desired.

Pay

Salary Range: $31.35/hr - $42.40/hr

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.