Knack Global LLC Hiring for Optometry Chart Auditor/Educator Job at Remote Full Time

Optometry Chart Auditor/Educator

• Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, the Optometry Coding Auditor/Educator will be assigned one or more of the following responsibilities: accurate and compliant coding and documentation review of pertinent medical records and physician services to identify need for coding education; coding education to physicians, coders, and other staff involved in the coding and billing process. Coding reviews include routine and periodic assessment of diagnoses and procedures performed with adherence to established coding guidelines of ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Disease) and CPT (Current . Procedural Terminology).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to evaluate, prepare, and present audit results and educational instruction to physicians, coders, and other staff using corporate approved audit and education tools and materials.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

· Assists in the formulation of division medical coding audit and education plans, materials, and improvement processes.

· Reviews clinical documentation to determine adherence to established Government and third-party billing guidelines, AMA,-AAP, CMS

· Following Medical Coding Audit and Education policies and procedures, provides medical coding education.

· Provides coding education instruction to physicians, coders, and other staff

regarding standards for medical record documentation and the correct use of CPT-4 and ICD-1 O codes.

· Assists in the development and maintenance of approved standardized coding education materials.

· Develops reviews and recommends changes to audit and education documents and templates as needed to enhance the overall auditing and education process.

· Produces accurate information when answering coding inquiries and formulating

instructional session summaries.

· Performs miscellaneous compliance audits and company-based audit and education projects as required or requested by senior management.

· Performs and meets administrative responsibilities according to company policies.

· Performs a variety of other duties as requested.

· Meets or exceeds required departmental deadlines and goals on a consistent basis.

· Maintains strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and Company policy.

· Presents a positive, professional appearance and conveys a professional demeanor in the performance of assigned duties.

· Complies with departmental and company-wide policies and procedures.

Qualifications

· Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist designation required with current active status, Optometry preferred.

· 5+ years’ experience

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and communicate them to physicians, coders, and other staff in a way that facilitates understanding.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 – $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• ICD-10: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote