Senior Healthcare Auditor (req-156)

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence.

You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates with an all-in mindset. We are working together to create a company that supports our shared values and individual goals. Our values are centered around Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence in everything we do for our employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy; model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience; work hard, have fun, and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team; and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted results.

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Healthcare Auditor to join our team! The Senior Healthcare Auditor will support the Department of Veterans Affairs in ensuring proper billing practices and reducing fraud, waste, and abuse under the VA’s Medical Disability Examination (MDE) Contracts. This position offers the opportunity to contribute independently and collaboratively to high-impact audit operations, working with VA systems and vendor portals to ensure compliance and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for independent and objective evaluation and documentation of observations/findings based on reviews of medical records and claims as they pertain to fraud, waste, and abuse
• Complete proactive medical record reviews using knowledge of medical procedures, Medicare policies, coding guidelines, etc.
• Utilize coding conventions, detect fraud schemes, evaluate reimbursement practices, and apply pertinent laws, rules, and regulations to identify fraudulent billing patterns in claims, documentation, authorization for services, etc.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of applicable laws, rules, regulations, coding and billing standards, VA policies and contractual provisions, and related requirements necessary to perform criteria-based audits
• Prepare audit working paper documentation supporting fieldwork and conclusions by GAGAS standards as assigned
• Engage with team members to gather requirements and validate results
• Assist in preparing written summaries of audit fieldwork results and conclusions for inclusion in formal written audit reports as assigned
• Perform root-cause analysis and identify corrective and preventative actions and opportunities for improvement
• The Auditor works independently and as part of an auditing team, supporting comprehensive audits of contractors’ electronic medical records, other documentation, and invoices. The audits are of vendors who provide Medical Disability Exams in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements:

• Must have an active Public Trust or the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, which requires U.S. citizenship, a favorable background check (including criminal, credit, and employment history)
• RN or other licensed medical professional preferred. In lieu of licensure, candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience and two (2) to four (4) years of healthcare auditing experience.
• If healthcare auditing experience is lacking, a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience is required.
• Experience auditing by professional standards and industry best practices is required
• Knowledge of government payor practices, guidelines and procedures; knowledge of CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team is required
• Comfortable managing multiple, variable tasks with limited supervision within targeted timelines and thriving in a demanding, quickly changing environment

Desired Skills:

• CPC, CIA, CHC, and/or RHIT Certifications (preferred)
• Healthcare auditing, regulatory compliance, or similar combination of education and experience will be considered

CATHEXIS offers competitive compensation packages to all eligible employees. Our goal is to provide a compensation package that reflects the value you bring to our team, is competitive with market rates, and promotes your financial security and personal well-being. The annual salary rang