Associate Compliance Auditor

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid, early-career role introducing a coder to auditing and compliance, with the opportunity to grow into a Compliance Audit and Education Specialist in as little as 15 months. After a probationary period, the schedule is one day in the Near East Office Building and four days working from home. Work takes place between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.

The Associate Compliance Auditor performs foundational audit tasks, assists with documentation reviews, and learns core auditing and compliance principles. The role is intended for early-career professionals or internal candidates transitioning into compliance. Under supervision, the employee assists with billing and coding audits involving inpatient and outpatient medical records and professional and facility billing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), CCS-P, or similar coding certification.
• One year of professional coding experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to work collaboratively with team members and hospital staff at all levels.
• Comfortable sharing information and willing to develop presentation skills.
• Ability to work under guidance while developing independence in tasks.
• Commitment to confidentiality and responsible handling of sensitive information.
• High ethical standards.
• Familiarity with coding guidelines and willingness to gain experience in auditing and hospital coding.
• Working knowledge of Medicaid coding regulations.
• Ability to multitask in a stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in or completion of an associate’s degree in health information management, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Professional coding experience in a pediatric healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with billing and coding audits under supervision, reviewing inpatient and outpatient medical records for the appropriateness of documentation, procedure coding, and diagnosis coding.
• Review medical records for completeness and accuracy.
• Support audit processes, documentation, and data entry.
• Help prepare audit reports and summaries.
• Participate in compliance education sessions and training.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to compliance standards.
• Shadow others to learn audit processes, methodologies, and regulatory frameworks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED