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Position Summary:
The Clinical Compliance Auditor is responsible for conducting internal audits of clinical documentation, medical records, and related healthcare records to ensure compliance with applicable state regulations, federal requirements, accreditation standards, payer contracts, and organizational policies. The auditor reviews clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and adherence to clinical and regulatory standards while identifying areas of risk and opportunities for improvement.
This position supports organizational readiness for regulatory reviews, accreditation surveys, and contractual audits through ongoing monitoring, reporting, and collaboration with clinical and operational leadership.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in health-related field preferred.
- Two (2) years of experience working in a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of clinical documentation standards and auditing principles.
- Ability to interpret and apply state regulations, accreditation standards, contractual requirements, and organizational policies.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to detect documentation deficiencies.
- Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
- Ability to communicate findings professionally and objectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic record systems.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Ability to interpret regulations, policies, and documentation standards.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
In addition, must possess skill in working cooperatively and effectively with clients, staff, management, and other professional groups; in exercising mature judgment in dealing with people; in presenting ideas clearly and accurately; in reading and comprehending the English language; and in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
This role should have an expectation of core competencies in relation to individuals with co-occurring disorders.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible and held accountable for the following duties:
- Conduct internal audits of clinical charts, electronic health records, and related documentation.
- Review documentation for compliance with organizational standards, state regulations, accreditation standards, payer requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Evaluate documentation for completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
- Identify documentation deficiencies, trends, and areas of potential compliance risk.
- Perform focused audits, record reviews, and file audits as assigned.
- Validate required clinical documentation elements and supporting records.
- Support organizational readiness activities for accreditation surveys and compliance reviews.
- Maintain familiarity with applicable regulations, standards, and documentation requirements.
- Document audit findings accurately and objectively.
- Escalate significant compliance concerns to leadership as appropriate.
- Participate in quality improvement and compliance initiatives.
- Assist leadership in identifying trends and opportunities for improvement of documentation.
- Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and sensitive organizational information.
- Contact clients for Compliance and Follow Up calls.
- Attend required meetings, training, and workgroups.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job requirement.
- Understands and promotes our CCBHC concept by providing or supporting community-based mental and substance use disorder services; advancing integration of behavioral health with physical health care; assimilating and utilizing evidence-based practices on a more consistent basis; and promoting improved access to high quality care.
- Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as requested.
- Meet or exceed “satisfactory” expectations at any scheduled job performance evaluation.
- Regular and predictable attendance is essential and expected for this position.
Must perform the specific job duties as listed above to meet position expectations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- This position is primarily remote. This position is indoors. This position will be working in a traditional office/home office setting.
- This role will require occasional regional travel (up to 5%) to various community locations as needed for the role (e.g., schools, government offices, medical facilities, etc.)
- Must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
Travel expectations can vary from time to time based on coverage needs
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in health-related field preferred.
- Two (2) years of experience working in a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of clinical documentation standards and auditing principles.
- Ability to interpret and apply state regulations, accreditation standards, contractual requirements, and organizational policies.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to detect documentation deficiencies.
- Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
- Ability to communicate findings professionally and objectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic record systems.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Ability to interpret regulations, policies, and documentation standards.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
In addition, must possess skill in working cooperatively and effectively with clients, staff, management, and other professional groups; in exercising mature judgment in dealing with people; in presenting ideas clearly and accurately; in reading and comprehending the English language; and in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
This role should have an expectation of core competencies in relation to individuals with co-occurring disorders.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible and held accountable for the following duties:
- Conduct internal audits of clinical charts, electronic health records, and related documentation.
- Review documentation for compliance with organizational standards, state regulations, accreditation standards, payer requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Evaluate documentation for completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
- Identify documentation deficiencies, trends, and areas of potential compliance risk.
- Perform focused audits, record reviews, and file audits as assigned.
- Validate required clinical documentation elements and supporting records.
- Support organizational readiness activities for accreditation surveys and compliance reviews.
- Maintain familiarity with applicable regulations, standards, and documentation requirements.
- Document audit findings accurately and objectively.
- Escalate significant compliance concerns to leadership as appropriate.
- Participate in quality improvement and compliance initiatives.
- Assist leadership in identifying trends and opportunities for improvement of documentation.
- Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and sensitive organizational information.
- Contact clients for Compliance and Follow Up calls.
- Attend required meetings, training, and workgroups.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job requirement.
- Understands and promotes our CCBHC concept by providing or supporting community-based mental and substance use disorder services; advancing integration of behavioral health with physical health care; assimilating and utilizing evidence-based practices on a more consistent basis; and promoting improved access to high quality care.
- Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as requested.
- Meet or exceed “satisfactory” expectations at any scheduled job performance evaluation.
- Regular and predictable attendance is essential and expected for this position.
Must perform the specific job duties as listed above to meet position expectations.
Position Summary:
The Clinical Compliance Auditor is responsible for conducting internal audits of clinical documentation, medical records, and related healthcare records to ensure compliance with applicable state regulations, federal requirements, accreditation standards, payer contracts, and organizational policies. The auditor reviews clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and adherence to clinical and regulatory standards while identifying areas of risk and opportunities for improvement.
This position supports organizational readiness for regulatory reviews, accreditation surveys, and contractual audits through ongoing monitoring, reporting, and collaboration with clinical and operational leadership.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in health-related field preferred.
- Two (2) years of experience working in a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of clinical documentation standards and auditing principles.
- Ability to interpret and apply state regulations, accreditation standards, contractual requirements, and organizational policies.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to detect documentation deficiencies.
- Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
- Ability to communicate findings professionally and objectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic record systems.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Ability to interpret regulations, policies, and documentation standards.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
In addition, must possess skill in working cooperatively and effectively with clients, staff, management, and other professional groups; in exercising mature judgment in dealing with people; in presenting ideas clearly and accurately; in reading and comprehending the English language; and in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
This role should have an expectation of core competencies in relation to individuals with co-occurring disorders.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible and held accountable for the following duties:
- Conduct internal audits of clinical charts, electronic health records, and related documentation.
- Review documentation for compliance with organizational standards, state regulations, accreditation standards, payer requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Evaluate documentation for completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
- Identify documentation deficiencies, trends, and areas of potential compliance risk.
- Perform focused audits, record reviews, and file audits as assigned.
- Validate required clinical documentation elements and supporting records.
- Support organizational readiness activities for accreditation surveys and compliance reviews.
- Maintain familiarity with applicable regulations, standards, and documentation requirements.
- Document audit findings accurately and objectively.
- Escalate significant compliance concerns to leadership as appropriate.
- Participate in quality improvement and compliance initiatives.
- Assist leadership in identifying trends and opportunities for improvement of documentation.
- Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and sensitive organizational information.
- Contact clients for Compliance and Follow Up calls.
- Attend required meetings, training, and workgroups.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job requirement.
- Understands and promotes our CCBHC concept by providing or supporting community-based mental and substance use disorder services; advancing integration of behavioral health with physical health care; assimilating and utilizing evidence-based practices on a more consistent basis; and promoting improved access to high quality care.
- Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as requested.
- Meet or exceed “satisfactory” expectations at any scheduled job performance evaluation.
- Regular and predictable attendance is essential and expected for this position.
Must perform the specific job duties as listed above to meet position expectations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- This position is primarily remote. This position is indoors. This position will be working in a traditional office/home office setting.
- This role will require occasional regional travel (up to 5%) to various community locations as needed for the role (e.g., schools, government offices, medical facilities, etc.)
- Must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
Travel expectations can vary from time to time based on coverage needs
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in health-related field preferred.
- Two (2) years of experience working in a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of clinical documentation standards and auditing principles.
- Ability to interpret and apply state regulations, accreditation standards, contractual requirements, and organizational policies.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to detect documentation deficiencies.
- Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
- Ability to communicate findings professionally and objectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic record systems.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Ability to interpret regulations, policies, and documentation standards.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
In addition, must possess skill in working cooperatively and effectively with clients, staff, management, and other professional groups; in exercising mature judgment in dealing with people; in presenting ideas clearly and accurately; in reading and comprehending the English language; and in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
This role should have an expectation of core competencies in relation to individuals with co-occurring disorders.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible and held accountable for the following duties:
- Conduct internal audits of clinical charts, electronic health records, and related documentation.
- Review documentation for compliance with organizational standards, state regulations, accreditation standards, payer requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Evaluate documentation for completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
- Identify documentation deficiencies, trends, and areas of potential compliance risk.
- Perform focused audits, record reviews, and file audits as assigned.
- Validate required clinical documentation elements and supporting records.
- Support organizational readiness activities for accreditation surveys and compliance reviews.
- Maintain familiarity with applicable regulations, standards, and documentation requirements.
- Document audit findings accurately and objectively.
- Escalate significant compliance concerns to leadership as appropriate.
- Participate in quality improvement and compliance initiatives.
- Assist leadership in identifying trends and opportunities for improvement of documentation.
- Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and sensitive organizational information.
- Contact clients for Compliance and Follow Up calls.
- Attend required meetings, training, and workgroups.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job requirement.
- Understands and promotes our CCBHC concept by providing or supporting community-based mental and substance use disorder services; advancing integration of behavioral health with physical health care; assimilating and utilizing evidence-based practices on a more consistent basis; and promoting improved access to high quality care.
- Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as requested.
- Meet or exceed “satisfactory” expectations at any scheduled job performance evaluation.
- Regular and predictable attendance is essential and expected for this position.
Must perform the specific job duties as listed above to meet position expectations.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Technology & Software
- Insurance
- Education
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical auditor jobs.
- Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines and clinical documentation standards
- Experience conducting medical record audits in an acute care or managed care setting
- Certification such as CPC, RHIA, RHIT, or CCS from a recognized credentialing body
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech
- Familiarity with CMS regulations, RAC audit processes, and payer-specific requirements
- Strong written communication skills for producing clear, actionable audit reports
Tips for Your Clinical Auditor Job Search
Quantify audit findings on your resume
Hiring managers want to see impact, not just duties. List the number of charts reviewed per cycle, discrepancy rates you identified, or compliance improvements you drove. Concrete outcomes set clinical auditor resumes apart from generic healthcare compliance applications.
List your coding credentials front and center
CPC, RHIA, RHIT, and CCS credentials are often minimum requirements, not nice-to-haves. Put them in your header or a dedicated certifications section so recruiters spot them before reading a single bullet point under your work history.
Filter openings by audit specialty you know
Clinical auditor roles split sharply between coding audits, quality measure audits, and clinical documentation improvement. Target openings that match your actual specialty first, since cross-training during interviews is a harder sell than demonstrated depth in one area.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical auditor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for live chart review exercises
Many clinical auditor interviews include a timed chart review or mock audit scenario. Practice pulling out primary diagnoses, flagging documentation gaps, and citing the specific guideline that applies. Knowing your ICD-10 and CMS guidelines cold is the difference in these exercises.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Ask how many records you are expected to audit per week, whether audits are prospective or retrospective, and what the appeals process looks like. These details affect workload and professional risk more than title or department name.
Clinical Auditor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical auditors?
The companies hiring the most clinical auditors right now include Concentra, Molina Healthcare, and Cotiviti, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health systems, managed care organizations, and revenue cycle consulting firms consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many clinical auditor jobs are remote?
About 82% of clinical auditor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the role's dependence on electronic health records rather than physical chart rooms. Coding-focused and payer-side audit roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while facility-based quality and CDI audit positions more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a clinical auditor?
Start by building a foundation in health information management, medical coding, or clinical nursing, then earn a recognized credential such as a CPC, RHIA, or CCS. Gain hands-on experience reviewing medical records in a billing, coding, or compliance setting. From there, move into an entry-level audit role within a health system or payer, where you develop proficiency with audit methodologies, regulatory guidelines, and report writing before advancing to independent or senior audit work.
Can you get a clinical auditor job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level clinical auditor roles exist, particularly in coding audits and quality assurance support. Employers hiring candidates with limited experience typically expect a relevant credential like a CPC or RHIT in place of years on the job. Internships, externships through coding programs, or volunteer chart review work for community clinics can substitute for paid experience when you're building your first audit portfolio.
What does the clinical auditor interview process look like?
Most clinical auditor interviews include a phone or video screen focused on your coding background and audit experience, followed by a technical round where you may be asked to review a sample chart or walk through how you would handle a specific audit finding. A final round often involves meeting the compliance or HIM leadership team and discussing your familiarity with the organization's payer mix and documentation standards. Some employers also issue a written take-home audit exercise before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to clinical auditor jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical auditor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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