"Medical Billing & Records Auditor"

Medical Billing & Records Auditor

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Business and Financial Services

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: S5028P

Home Org Name: Clinical Sciences

Division Name: College of Veterinary Medicine

Job Class Code: IB11

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

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/

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.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

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:
Degrees can me used in lieu of experience.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

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

Salary Range: $36,770-$55,160

Job Category: Administrative

City position is located in

Auburn

State position is located

AL