Medical Billing & Records Auditor

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S4119P

Home Org Name
Clinical Sciences

Division Name
College of Veterinary Medicine

Position Title
Medical Billing & Records Auditor

Job Class Code
IB11

Appointment Status
Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term
No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Do you need a change of pace? Want to challenge yourself and reach new heights in your career? We have the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your skills and put your education and experience to use!

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a Medical Billing and Records Auditor at our Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital . This individual will be responsible for the daily review, accuracy, and oversight of hospital patient billing and medical data. Duties include a variety of financial tasks such as examining, entering and processing forms, letters, vouchers, documents, and reports in a college, school, or department.

Learn more about VET MED and check out our facilities here: https://www.auburnvetmed.com/

Why should YOU work for VET MED ?

• Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family.
• Generous relocation allowance to make your move easier.
• Competitive state retirement program offering vesting after 10 years of service.
• How about these numbers? 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child, and 9 official paid holidays .
• Veterinary care and food discounts for your pets.
• Tuition assistance for you and your dependents after a year of service.
• Opportunities for advancement.

Need we say more? Probably not – but just in case:

About Auburn:
At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.

It’s a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We’re proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you’re new to Auburn, we’d love to introduce you. If you’re already acquainted with Auburn, we’ll keep it simple: it’s time to come home!

Why employees choose Auburn:
Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts and more! Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn .

Essential Functions

• Reviews billing details on patient cases ensuring that all charges are entered and any duplications are corrected. Completes audits, in conjunction with doctors and technicians, on financial records and contracts, grants, and research accounts ensuring charges are correct for services provided.
• Approves bill order audits prior to discharge.
• Reviews and updates the daily census and census reports ensuring that all hospitalized patients are included and those discharged are removed. Provides support for end of day financial reconciliation.
• Originates, receives, prepares, and/or approves vouchers, forms, letters, papers, schedules, reports and other documents and resolves inconsistencies and errors with appropriate persons.
• Ensures the confidentiality of all patient records by following all confidentiality guidelines for patient privacy.
• Communicates frequently with faculty and house officers regarding medical and financial deficiencies in patient and client accounts.
• Maintains hospital database to include verifying information and maintaining cross-referencing system; ensures that outgoing data is transmitted effectively and efficiently; ensures that external documents are linked to the appropriate patient account; standardizes diagnosis terminology.
• Enters, identifies errors, and makes corrections to diagnostic data on database.
• Assists clients and veterinarians with data inquiries following prescribed procedures and refers irregular requests to appropriate clinician or supervisor; ensures the accuracy of data for research purposes.
• Prepares patient and client data for medical and legal review.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in administrative support and financial management services in a hospital or veterinary services setting.

Substitutions allowed for Education:
Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Drive, basic math knowledge, and basic medical terminology.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$36,410 - $54,610

Job Category
Administrative

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:
Auburn

State position is located:
AL

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date
12/02/2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO ) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/50076
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Other
3. Other Documentation
4. Other Documentation (2)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please tell us how you first heard about this opportunity.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
2. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period
   • Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
   • Not an Auburn or AUM employee
3. * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have at least 2 years of experience in administrative support and financial services in a hospital or veterinary services setting OR a Degree to use in lieu of years of experience?
   • Yes
   • No