Surgical Services Clinical Auditor

Surgical Services Clinical Auditor

Position Summary:

The clinical auditor is responsible for reviewing perioperative documentation and patient charging records for Surgery, Specialty Procedures, and PACU. Responsibilities include auditing and reviewing nursing documentation for completeness and accuracy, auditing and verifying patient charges and assigned OR levels.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews the perioperative record for completeness and accuracy of information for charging purposes
• Coordinates daily activity and workflow needed to complete daily auditing assignments
• Maintains, builds, and updates surgeon preference cards by working with clinical coordinators, nurse manager, staff and physicians
• Performs patient charging and documentation practices; accurately reports statistics, patient charges, and documentation
• Attends surgery department meetings, staff meetings and other ad hoc meetings related to surgical services
• Prepares statistical data for nurse manager and/or director as scheduled and/or requested
• Responsible for maintaining ongoing education and knowledge of the EMR and its functionality
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree required
• Surgical Technician Certification (CST) required
• General knowledge of patient care processes in surgical environment and understanding of a variety of surgical procedures and supplies
• 5 years' surgical tech experience in an operating room environment required; experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Familiarity with EMRs and other computer software systems
• Maintains proficient knowledge of OR procedures, types, and charging

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1 st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Kootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
• Robust and interactive employee referral program
• And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.