Medical Record Review Auditor – Temporary, Part-Time (

PacificSource•Bend, OR

9d•Remote

About The Position

Looking for a way to make an impact and help people? Join PacificSource and help our members access quality, affordable care! PacificSource is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information or age. PacificSource values the diversity of our community, including those we hire and serve. We are committed to creating and fostering a work environment in which individual differences and diversity are appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. Temporary contract position to review medical charts. Medical records will be reviewed to find documentation and compliance for HEDIS performance measures. Data elements being sought are laboratory results, blood pressures, body mass index, colon cancer screening, and other aspects of care.

Requirements

Acute care experience or experience in a primary care clinic or experience with disease management.
Experience using or viewing electronic medical records.
Valid nursing license (RN or LPN).
Accountability
Collaboration
Communication (written/verbal)
Flexibility
Listening (active)
Organizational skills/Planning and Organization
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Stoop and bend.
Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while performing core job functions.
Repetitive motions to include typing, sorting and filing.
Light lifting and carrying of files and business materials.
Ability to read and comprehend both written and spoken English.
Communicate clearly and effectively.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing chart audits preferred.

Responsibilities

The auditor will review medical records obtained by a vendor and available electronically at the PacificSource office.
The medical record review on the members in the population will be performed according to NCQA HEDIS specifications.
Data will be entered using certified HEDIS software on laptop computer after training has been completed.
The medical record will be reviewed for confirmation of member identification, data elements, numerator events and exclusions per HEDIS specifications outlined on MRR tools in the certified software system.
Numerator events and exclusions will be documented in the software program and by photocopying, printing, or capturing a digital image of the page of the medical record where the event or contraindication is found.
Ability to audit with 95% accuracy.
Protect PHI by never leaving laptop in car. Always lock computer when leaving its location. Do not reveal passwords. Do not discuss PHI with anyone who does not have a legal need to know. All photocopied medical records will be handled according to the health plan confidentiality and safe guarding PHI policy and procedure.
Meet department and company performance and attendance expectations.
Follow the PacificSource privacy policy and HIPAA laws and regulations concerning confidentiality and security of protected health information.
Perform other duties as assigned.