Audit Assistant-Revenue Cycle Third-Party Audits, Full Time - Days

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as an Audit Assistant-Revenue Cycle Third-Party Audits for the Revenue Cycle Administration Department.

The Audit Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the Audit and Enrollment Coordinator in managing third-party audits from government entities (Medicare, Medicaid, etc.) and commercial insurance companies. This position will assist in organizing, tracking, monitoring, and responding to audit requests, ensuring compliance with all necessary documentation and deadlines. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to work under pressure managing multiple priorities and have a solid understanding of audit processes and revenue cycle operations in the healthcare industry.

Essential Functions

Audit Request Management:

• Assist with centralized tracking of record requests, documentation submission, and response timelines.
• Track audit progress, ensuring timely submission of requested information and documentation
• Assist with maintenance of accurate records of all audit activities, including requests, responses, and resolutions.in centralized auditing system
• Track timelines for audit responses and follow up with necessary departments to meet deadlines
• Monitor and report on audit trends and discrepancies to internal coordinator for further action or improvement with leadership

Data Collection & Documentation:

• Collaborate with internal teams (billing, coding, clinical staff) for preparation of required documentation for audits.
• Ensure all documents are complete, accurate, and meet the audit guidelines and payer requirements.
• Support the preparation of responses to audit inquiries, ensuring adherence to payer policies and regulations

Communication & Coordination:

• Serve as liaison to assist coordinator with third-party auditors and internal stakeholders for audit-related inquiries
• Communicate audit status, updates, and resolutions with internal team leaders and other key personnel and directed

Compliance & Quality Control:

• Monitor all audit responses to ensure compliance with federal, state, and commercial payer regulations
• Review audit findings and assist in implementing corrective actions for non-compliance or discrepancies

Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare regular reports to track audit response progress, trends, and outcomes for internal teams and management
• Assist with the analysis of audit findings to identify recurring issues and potential improvements in revenue cycle processes

Additional Duties:

• Support special audit-related projects
• Maintain current knowledge of government regulations, payer policies, and industry trends to ensure audit compliance
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, with consideration given to highly qualified candidates with equivalent work experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.
  

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle management, billing, coding, or audit support, with familiarity in third-party audits preferred.
• Experience in healthcare-related auditing, specifically related to government programs (Medicare, Medicaid) and commercial payers, is a plus
  

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple audits and deadlines simultaneously
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and record-keeping abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with healthcare billing and auditing software is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement processes and audit procedures

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days, Monday-Friday
• Unit/Department: Revenue Cycle
• Work Location: Flexible Remote (Will need to commit to being onsite when needed)
• CBA Code: Non-union