Medical Records Auditor – Independent Contractor; quarterly audits Salary: $35-45/hour Bethpage, NY Our Mission: The Charles Evans Center (CEC Health Care) is dedicated to enhancing the well-being and quality of life for historically underserved individuals by offering high-quality and comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health care. Our mission emphasizes: + Patient-Centered Care: Focusing on the unique needs and preferences of each patient. + Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds to provide appropriate care. + Affordable Healthcare: Ensuring that services are accessible without financial barriers. + Multilingual Services: Offering support in multiple languages to cater to a diverse patient population. This holistic approach aims to foster health equity and improve access to vital health services. Position Overview: The Medical Records Auditor will be responsible for reviewing Article 28 outpatient clinic documentation in patient medical records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational guidelines. This role requires strong knowledge of medical coding, billing procedures, and healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate will be able to identify discrepancies, recommend improvements, and support the ongoing efforts to maintain the highest standards of healthcare documentation. Key Responsibilities: + Conduct audits of medical records to verify the accuracy, completeness, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid). + Review clinical documentation for consistency, ensuring that diagnoses, procedures, and treatments are appropriately documented. + Ensure that medical records are properly coded and billed in accordance with ICD-10, CPT, and other relevant coding systems. + Identify errors or discrepancies in medical records and provide feedback to medical staff, including physicians, clinicians and therapists, to ensure timely and accurate corrections. + Prepare detailed audit reports that summarize findings and make recommendations for process improvements. + Maintain confidentiality of all patient health information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. Qualifications: + Associate’s degree in Health Information Management, Medical Billing and Coding, or related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred). + Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or similar certification preferred. CEC Healthcare ensures that no applicant for employment or employee of the EEOC is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.