RN Nurse Auditor- Remote(must live within 1 hour of Meridian, MS)
Meridian, MS
- Unit
- Nurse Auditor
Posted Sep 11 · Not open to new grads
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Role
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 5+ years
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- Similar MS staff roles post $27/hr to $50/hr
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This job performs proactive/prospective audits, retrospective/defense audits, and both targeted and ad hoc charge capture audits. Works in conjunction with clinical personnel during all audits and schedules, prepares action plans, and reports out during the Chart Audit Committee. Assists, advises, and provides expert consultation with the clinical departments to ensure all charges and medical documentation are appropriate and complete for health information management (HIM) and billing purposes.
Assists in special projects and conducts internal training to ensure competency and compliance in all aspects of the revenue cycle. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.
Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preferred - Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business/health administration, nursing or related field.
Required - 5 years of related healthcare experience, or 3 years of related healthcare experience with a master's degree. Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice. Preferred - Related professional certification.
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong conflict resolution skills. Strong presentation skills. Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g.
24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability) and travel throughout and between facilities. Performs defensive and charge capture auditing functions. Handles all aspects of the Chart Audit Committee.
Communicates audit results with all applicable stakeholders. Resolves all assigned pre-bill and post bill edit questions. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Performs other related duties as required. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Sourced from Ochsner Rush Medical Center’s careers page.
“Preferred - Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business/health administration, nursing or related field. Required - 5 years of related healthcare experience, or 3 years of related healthcare experience with a maste…” · from this posting
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice
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Place
- City
- Meridian, MS
- Median rent
- $910/mo
- Local household income
- $36,562/yr
- State price level
- 13% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Mississippi index 87.0, where 100 is the national average.
Meridian sits at the crossroads of eastern Mississippi with a deep railroad heritage and a compact, historic downtown. It offers a slower-paced, community-rooted lifestyle within easy reach of larger hubs like Jackson and Tuscaloosa—a practical base for nurses seeking small-city living with regional access.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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