Coding Auditor - 3147 S 17th St - Full Time

ADA Physical Demands

Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs/day)

Physical Demand

Required?

Frequency

Standing

Rarely

Sitting

Frequently

Walking

Occasionally

Kneeling/Crouching

Lifting

Internal Auditor Competencies

General: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• 1.
• Customer Service – Maintains courtesy and diplomacy with all internal and external customers.
• Makes self-available to respond to customer needs.
• Prevents unnecessary delays for customers.
• When necessary, communicates appropriate information to the customer effectively and accurately.
• Listens effectively.
• Seeks closure in resolving customer concerns.
• 2.
• Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility – Takes responsibility and holds oneself accountable.
• Displays appropriate work attire, nonverbal messages and office etiquette for the position.
• Demonstrates flexibility and commitment to professional growth.
• Has a positive attitude toward his/her work.
• Promotes respect, honesty, integrity, and fairness to all.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient, business, and employment information.
• Adheres to organization policies and procedures regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• 3.
• Teamwork/Process Focus – Understands that all parts of the organization must work together.
• Integrates own activities with the larger group to support the clinic’s objective of providing seamless service to our patients throughout the organization.
• Voluntarily gives and receives help.
• Values contributions made by others.
• Is able to function in a joint cooperative manner while supporting the clinics and departmental plans, programs, policies, procedures, and other team members.
• 4.
• Dependability/Punctuality – Demonstrates thoroughness in following through on assignments and instructions in a reliable, trustworthy and timely manner.
• Meets commitments.
• Adheres to the attendance policy and work schedules.
• Follows call-in and approval procedure for time off.
• 5.
• Interpersonal Relationships/Communication – Displays the ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing, up, down, and across the organization.
• Listens well, shares work related information, tolerant of others’ work styles.
• Ability to work with others in a courteous and effective manner.
• Exercises authority or the response to criticism in a tactful manner, Interacts and co-operates with others to ensure the clinic’s objectives and goals are met.
• Resolves conflicts effectively.
• Promotes departmental teamwork and interdepartmental teamwork.
• Interacts effectively with supervisor.
• 6.
• Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving – Shows ability to clearly isolate and define problem areas.
• Considers alternatives and consequences before making decisions.
• Participates constructively in group problem solving.
• Presents problems, but suggests timely and practical solutions by using independent thought, originality, and reason.
• Prioritizes work appropriately.
• 7.
• Quality/Quantity – Consistently high standard of work while maintaining daily workflow.
• Work produced by the employee is thorough, accurate, and neat.
• Displays the ability to work under pressure and learns from previous mistakes.
• 8.
• Initiative – Demonstrates willingness to make significant contributions with little direction, to be involved in new initiatives and to attempt non-routine jobs and tasks.
• Displays energy, enthusiasm, ingenuity and versatility.
• Offers suggestions to solve problems or improve operations.
• Exercises independent actions within limits of authority.
• 9.
• Safety and Housekeeping – Observes safety and health regulations; adheres to OSHA guidelines.
• Adheres to the organization’s Exposure Control Plan and guidelines regarding risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Ensures that a safe work environment is maintained and that work areas are free from hazards.
• Recognizes and reports any unsafe work practices and/or hazardous conditions to supervisor.
• Is aware of location of material data sheets and refers to them when necessary.
• Follows proper procedures on accident reporting.
• Promotes a professional work environment by maintaining a neat orderly work area free of food and inappropriate visual or written messages.
• 10.
• Organizational Skills/Time Management – Uses time efficiently in planning, anticipating, and responding.
• Strives to do things more efficiently.
• Completes tasks in a timely manner.
• Keeps supervisor informed of changes in workload.
• 11.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• 12.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• 13.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• 14.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Department Specific: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• 1.
• Be available to staff and providers for coding questions.
• 2.
• Effectively communicate areas of needed improvement to Providers.
• 3.
• Assist Providers in understanding the importance of solid, compliant documentation.
• 4.
• Special project audits--i.e., shared visit documentation, Medicare audit requests, and patient complaint audits.