Medical Records Technician (Coder) - Auditor Outpatient

PLEASE NOTE: This position is designated as remote. Remote work is defined as full-time employment conducted outside of a VA facility or in VA-leased spaces. The option for remote work will be assessed continuously, and the selected individual may need to return to a VA office if required. The VA will categorically exempt military spouses authorized to engage in remote work and spouses of U.S. Foreign Service members from Agency plans to return all eligible employees to in-person work instead of remote or telework arrangements. Any selected candidate must live within 50 miles of a VA Medical Center. Duties include, but are not limited to: Ability to work with a team to provide technical guidance, plan, organize, and coordinate activities in order to effectively complete job duties of assignment, such as distributing workload, monitoring the status and progress of work, monitoring accuracy of work, etc. Advanced knowledge of current coding classification systems for the subspecialty being assigned (outpatient, inpatient, outpatient and inpatient combined) and the ability to research and solve complex questions related to coding conventions and guidelines in an accurate and timely manner. Auditors serve as experts of current coding conventions and guidelines related to professional and facility coding. Auditors perform audits of encounters to identify areas of non-compliance in coding. They facilitate improved overall quality, completeness, and accuracy of coded data. Provide recommendations on appropriate coding and are responsible for maintaining current knowledge of the various regulatory guidelines and requirements. Provide technical support in the areas of regulations and policy, coding requirements, resident supervision, reimbursement, workload, accepted nomenclature, and proper sequencing. perform prospective and retrospective coding audits and utilize results to identify documentation and coding inadequacies and re-educate clinical and coding staff based on audit results. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, in order to meet program objectives. Knowledge of training methods and the ability to provide training to new coding staff. Ability to collect and analyze data and present results in various formats, which may include presenting reports to various organizational levels. Leadership skills, including interpersonal relations and conflict resolution between employees, managers, and clinical staff. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Tour of duty is based on organizational needs) Telework: This position is telework eligible but may be required to return to the office permanently at a later date. Virtual: This is a virtual position. Functional Statement #:PD000000 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required