RN Nurse Auditor

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- ** Job Description Summary
** The RN Nurse Auditor is a key member of the Clinical Appeals team and reports directly to the Clinical Appeals Manager. This role is responsible for conducting clinical reviews of payer audit determinations, identifying improper denials, and preparing detailed appeals that support the validity of charges and medical necessity of services rendered. Utilizing strong clinical judgment, in-depth knowledge of payer policies, and regulatory compliance standards, the RN Nurse Auditor advocates for appropriate reimbursement and contributes to the financial health of the organization.
** Entity
* * Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
** Worker Type
** Employee
* * Worker Sub-Type
** Regular
* * Cost Center
** CC005031 SYS - Revenue Cycle Middleware
** Pay Rate Type
** Salary
* * Pay Grade
** Health-28
** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 40
* * Work Shift
**** Job Description
** The RN Nurse Auditor is a key member of the Clinical Appeals team and reports directly to the Clinical Appeals Manager. This role is responsible for conducting clinical reviews of payer audit determinations, identifying improper denials, and preparing detailed appeals that support the validity of charges and medical necessity of services rendered. Utilizing strong clinical judgment, in-depth knowledge of payer policies, and regulatory compliance standards, the RN Nurse Auditor advocates for appropriate reimbursement and contributes to the financial health of the organization.
The RN Nurse Auditor also identifies denial trends, conducts root cause analysis, and produces actionable reports to drive continuous improvement across Revenue Cycle operations. The role collaborates with Hospital Patient Accounting, Revenue Integrity, Case Management, Utilization Review, Compliance, and clinical departments to mitigate denial risks, provide education, and ensure clinical documentation supports reimbursement integrity.
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Job Description
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* Education:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and a minimum of three years related nursing experience required. Demonstrated knowledge of payer reimbursement for both governmental and managed care payers required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary. Credentials:
Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or compact state required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
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* Physical Requirements:

** Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.

(Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead.

(Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs.

(Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples…