Associate Compliance Auditor

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid role with one day in the office at the Near East Office Building and four days working from home after the probationary period. Work is scheduled between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. The position introduces a coder to auditing and compliance, with an opportunity to grow into a Compliance Audit and Education Specialist in as little as 15 months.

The Associate Compliance Auditor performs foundational audit tasks, assists with documentation reviews, and learns core auditing and compliance principles. The role is designed for early-career professionals or internal candidates transitioning into compliance. Under supervision, the position assists with billing and coding audits of inpatient and outpatient medical records, including professional and facility billing, and reviews records for completeness and accuracy. The role also supports audit documentation and data entry, helps prepare audit reports and summaries, participates in compliance education and training, maintains confidentiality, and learns audit processes, methodologies, and regulatory frameworks through shadowing.

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 collaborate with team members and hospital staff at all levels.
• Comfort sharing information and willingness 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 eagerness 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.
• Audit professional and facility billing.
• 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 colleagues 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