Government Audit Specialist

Company: LHC Group, Inc.
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Company Overview

The Governmental Audit Specialist position requires a highly motivated and experienced professional to perform daily routines associated with the Compliance Department including data entry, financial analysis, interpretation of Medicare claims and adjustments, creation of and updating spreadsheets, processing of mail, and corresponding with members outside of the department to obtain necessary documentation.

Essential Functions

* Assists with data entry and computer related skills * Communicates and handles incoming and outgoing electronic communications on behalf of Supervisor(s) * Manages multiple projects at a time and follows through on issues in a timely manner * Maintains confidentiality appropriate to the departmental activities/functions * Responsible for mail and fax disbursement within the Government Audit Team * Composes spreadsheets from electronic databases
* Assists the Supervisor as needed with copying and computer related skills * Processes the intake of initial medical records requests and prepares for audit * Investigates CMS' database to determine status of claims * Assists auditors with gathering of documentation and financial claim information * Identifies denials of payment and prepares claims for appeal * Communicates with CMS representatives on behalf of the team * Follows up on outstanding review/appeal decisions * Performs similar comparable or related duties as may be required of assigned- assists with other areas of Compliance Department as needed

Education & Experience

Formal Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience: 6 months
License, Registration, and / or Certification Requirement : No
Experience Requirements

• Medical billing/collections
• Data analytics
• General use of software systems
• Spreadsheet composition and manipulation

• Ability to navigate software systems easily
• Accurate data entry
• Possession of exceptional interpersonal skills and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize tasks and use independent judgment skills to make decisions
• Ability to adapt to frequent change and efficiently work on multiple projects at one time
• Ability to compose and update Excel spreadsheets and produce reports within set deadlines
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members and others outside of the department

Our company was founded over 20 years ago on the principle that its all about helping people, and we live by those words today. Its our mission to provide exceptional care and unparalleled service to patients and families who have placed their trust in us. We grow to fulfill this mission. When you become part of the LHC Group family, youre choosing a career path that will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally.

Every day, all across the country, our LHC Group family is helping people. There are 10,000 of us, standing shoulder to shoulder, helping the patients in our care live, fuller, healthier lives. We do this because helping people is, quite simply, the reason we exist. Its our purpose.

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