Work where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe creation of the HHC System Support Office recognizes the work of a large and growing group of employees whose responsibilities are continually evolving so that we and our departments now work on behalf of the system as a whole rather than a single member organizationWith the creation of our new umbrella organization we now have our own identity with a unique payroll benefits performance management system service recognition programs and other common practices across the systemPosition SummaryThe Audit Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the Release of Information Manager and will serve as the central person for all audit activities This position is responsible and accountable for timely and accurate release of government and non government ADRrsquos proper documentation tracking and follow up of requests for information and timely coordination of appeals and associated deadlines The Audit Coordinator will also work in collaboration with the Denials Specialist IPosition ResponsibilitiesKey Areas of Responsibility Conducts oversight of all audit functionsmiddot Coordinates initiates monitors and responds to all audit requestsdemandsmiddot Initiates and monitors the appeal processes in a timely mannermiddot Monitors timeliness of activities including responses and appeals maintaining tracking datamiddot Enters and maintains required data in the designated software application monitoring activities and processes to ensure requirements and deadlines are metmiddot Monitors the clinical appeal process coordinates second level appeals and monitors progressmiddot Supports the denials management team by maintaining resource documents and spreadsheets and performing delegated tasksmiddot Provides reports and updates relative to the audit programmiddot Follows all audit activity to closure Communicationmiddot Communicates with hospital staff designated vendor representatives and others as needed for timely and accurate processing of audit contractorsrsquo activitiesmiddot Communicates across departments as needed Process Improvementmiddot Continuously evaluates and improves processes in preparation for audit requests and in response to audit findingsmiddot Assists interdisciplinary teams in identifying and prioritizing areas of process improvement and developimplement processes and tools to mitigate risk Processes Additional Document Requests ADRsmiddot Performs other related duties as requiredWorking RelationshipsThis Job Reports To Job Title Release of Information ManagerWork where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe creation of the HHC System Support Office recognizes the work of a large and growing group of employees whose responsibilities are continually evolving so that we and our departments now work on behalf of the system as a whole rather than a single member organizationWith the creation of our new umbrella organization we now have our own identity with a unique payroll benefits performance management system service recognition programs and other common practices across the systemPosition SummaryThe Audit Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the Release of Information Manager and will serve as the central person for all audit activities This position is responsible and accountable for timely and accurate release of government and non government ADRrsquos proper documentation tracking and follow up of requests for information and timely coordination of appeals and associated deadlines The Audit Coordinator will also work in collaboration with the Denials Specialist IPosition ResponsibilitiesKey Areas of Responsibility Conducts oversight of all audit functionsmiddot Coordinates initiates monitors and responds to all audit requestsdemandsmiddot Initiates and monitors the appeal processes in a timely mannermiddot Monitors timeliness of activities including responses and appeals maintaining tracking datamiddot Enters and maintains required data in the designated software application monitoring activities and processes to ensure requirements and deadlines are metmiddot Monitors the clinical appeal process coordinates second level appeals and monitors progressmiddot Supports the denials management team by maintaining resource documents and spreadsheets and performing delegated tasksmiddot Provides reports and updates relative to the audit programmiddot Follows all audit activity to closure Communicationmiddot Communicates with hospital staff designated vendor representatives and others as needed for timely and accurate processing of audit contractorsrsquo activitiesmiddot Communicates across departments as needed Process Improvementmiddot Continuously evaluates and improves processes in preparation for audit requests and in response to audit findingsmiddot Assists interdisciplinary teams in identifying and prioritizing areas of process improvement and developimplement processes and tools to mitigate risk Processes Additional Document Requests ADRsmiddot Performs other related duties as requiredWorking RelationshipsThis Job Reports To Job Title Release of Information ManagerEducationmiddot Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent Requiredmiddot Preferred Bachelorrsquos or associate degree in healthcare or related fieldExperiencemiddot Minimum Two yearsrsquo experience within healthcare revenue cycle or other healthcare field performing a variety of organizational administrative or process improvement functionsmiddot Preferred Three yearsrsquo experience within revenue cycle or other healthcare field performing a variety of organization administrative or process improvement functionsLicensure Certification Registrationmiddot Preferred A Certified Professional Coder with a Registered Health Information Technician RHIT or a Certified Coding Specialist CCS andor Registered Health Information Administrator RHIA Language Skillsmiddot Minimum Must be able to speak read and write English Second language abilities a plusmiddot Preferred Must be able to speak read and write English Second language abilities a plusKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements middot Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detailmiddot Strong interpersonal skillsmiddot Ability to analyze business problems and opportunities and to provide effective practical solutions while focusing on continuous improvement and innovationmiddot Strong investigative analytical and critical thinking skillsmiddot Ability to synthesize information and concisely communicate either verbally or in writing findings and recommendationsmiddot Strong presentation skills with the ability to feel comfortable in presentingdefending audit logic to client and key stakeholdersmiddot Experience working with cross functional departments to research and resolve issues using innovative solutionsmiddot Proficient with spreadsheets and database applicationsmiddot Knowledge of the audit tracking systemmiddot Ability to work independentlymiddot Ability to provide outstanding customer servicemiddot Understanding of the appeals process and ability to coordinate the appeals processWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEducationmiddot Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent Requiredmiddot Preferred Bachelorrsquos or associate degree in healthcare or related fieldExperiencemiddot Minimum Two yearsrsquo experience within healthcare revenue cycle or other healthcare field performing a variety of organizational administrative or process improvement functionsmiddot Preferred Three yearsrsquo experience within revenue cycle or other healthcare field performing a variety of organization administrative or process improvement functionsLicensure Certification Registrationmiddot Preferred A Certified Professional Coder with a Registered Health Information Technician RHIT or a Certified Coding Specialist CCS andor Registered Health Information Administrator RHIA Language Skillsmiddot Minimum Must be able to speak read and write English Second language abilities a plusmiddot Preferred Must be able to speak read and write English Second language abilities a plusKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements middot Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detailmiddot Strong interpersonal skillsmiddot Ability to analyze business problems and opportunities and to provide effective practical solutions while focusing on continuous improvement and innovationmiddot Strong investigative analytical and critical thinking skillsmiddot Ability to synthesize information and concisely communicate either verbally or in writing findings and recommendationsmiddot Strong presentation skills with the ability to feel comfortable in presentingdefending audit logic to client and key stakeholdersmiddot Experience working with cross functional departments to research and resolve issues using innovative solutionsmiddot Proficient with spreadsheets and database applicationsmiddot Knowledge of the audit tracking systemmiddot Ability to work independentlymiddot Ability to provide outstanding customer servicemiddot Understanding of the appeals process and ability to coordinate the appeals processWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment