Write facility audit reports covering accuracy, financial impact, and areas of concern, and contribute to a network-wide report.
Go over draft findings with the HIMS Chief, COR, and facility leaders within 7 business days of the audit, and deliver final reports within 15 business days.
Create facility-specific training plans, and lead "train the trainer" education sessions of at least 2 hours, using real charts, for coding staff, managers, and physicians.
Run exit conferences with Health Information Management leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
Required qualifications
An active RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H credential.
At least 3 years of experience as a consultant reviewing records for large tertiary care hospitals and outpatient organizations that cover all subspecialties and primary care.
At least 3 years of education and training experience, such as teaching coders or providers.
At least 3 years of coding experience.
Two current client references who can speak to your audit work. These are submitted with the contract proposal.
Proof of active credentials, plus a current resume for the proposal.
Completion of an accredited coding, HIM, or health information technician program.
Expertise in ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, DRG/MS-DRG, APC, E/M, and NCCI edits.
US citizenship, and the ability to pass a federal background investigation (NACI) and fingerprinting.
Preferred qualifications
An auditing credential such as CDIP, CPMA, or CIC, in addition to a required credential.
Experience auditing for the VA or another federal health system.
Strong report writing and presentation skills, including explaining findings in plain language for non-coders.
Additional requirements
Complete the VA's annual Privacy and Information Security Awareness and HIPAA training (TMS 10176 and 10203).
Travel to VA facilities only when the government authorizes it. Approved travel is reimbursed under federal travel regulations.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, use a computer keyboard and mouse, and communicate verbally and in writing. The employee may occasionally need to stand, walk, bend, or lift up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
About Aptive
Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.
Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.
EEO Statement
Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.
