Risk Adjustment Audit and Compliance Specialist

Overview:

The purpose of Dignity Health Management Services Organization (Dignity Health MSO) is to build a system-wide integrated physician-centric full-service management service organization structure. We offer a menu of management and business services that will leverage economies of scale across provider types and geographies and will lead the effort in developing Dignity Health’s Medicaid population health care management pathways. Dignity Health MSO is dedicated to providing quality managed care administrative and clinical services to medical groups hospitals health plans and employers with a business objective to excel in coordinating patient care in a manner that supports containing costs while continually improving quality of care and levels of service. Dignity Health MSO accomplishes this by capitalizing on industry-leading technology and integrated administrative systems powered by local human resources that put patient care first.

Dignity Health MSO offers an outstanding Total Rewards package that integrates competitive pay with a state-of-the-art flexible Health & Welfare benefits package. Our cafeteria-style benefit program gives employees the ability to choose the benefits they want from a variety of options including medical dental and vision plans for the employee and their dependents Health Spending Account (HSA) Life Insurance and Long Term Disability. We also offer a 401k retirement plan with a generous employer-match. Other benefits include Paid Time Off and Sick Leave.

***This position is remote.

Position Summary:

The Risk Adjustment Audit and Compliance Specialist conducts audits to measure operational risk, establishes processes to gather feedback from providers and inform and/or perform provider educational outreach, and ensures adherence to regulatory requirements. The Risk Adjustment Audit and Compliance Specialist will work closely with team members across the Quality and Risk Population Health Services Organization (PHSO) function, specifically the Value-based Coders and the Risk Adjustment Coding and Training Specialist, to ensure the risk adjustment coding process is accurate and compliant with national and local regulations. This role also collaborates with Value Hub Network Operations and Quality & Risk teams to inform local provider engagement and may require travel to provider locations. The role reports directly to the Risk Adjustment Population Health Director and plays a critical role in optimizing the overall risk adjustment process, enhancing compliance, and ensuring financial stability and profitability of the PHSO value-based operations and programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

- 3-5 years of experience with risk adjustment coding, compliance, and or auditing

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certification
- Strong understanding of ICD-10 coding and HCCs
- Experience working in a value-based care environment
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Google applications

Preferred Qualifications:

- Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) certification preferred
- Experience in developing and delivering training programs in a healthcare setting preferred