Quality Auditor Jobs in Georgia
Quality Auditor jobs in Georgia are concentrated in Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta, where manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare drive steady demand for inspection, compliance, and process improvement specialists. Companies like Gulfstream Aerospace, Coca-Cola, and WellStar Health System maintain large quality functions in the state and hire at every level from entry-level quality technician to senior auditor and quality manager. Internal auditing, supplier quality, and regulatory compliance are among the most in-demand specialties across Georgia's diverse industrial base. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Associate’s degree or higher in a Commission on Accreditation in Health Informatics and Information Management accredited program required or additional two years of experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below) required in lieu of degree
EXPERIENCE
- Five years of coding experience relevant to the area auditing (e.g., inpatient, outpatient, professional fee)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- For inpatient/outpatient coding: RHIT, RHIA, or CCS certification from AHIMA is required
- For professional fee coding: CPC from AAPC is required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Knowledge of an electronic medical record and imaging systems
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
- Proficiency with electronic encoder application AHIMA designated ICD-10 Approved Trainer preferred
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Interacts and communicates effectively with members of the coding team and HIM, physicians, CDMP nurses, IT, Quality Operations, Case Management, Patient Access and Business Office.
- Participates and provides good feedback during coding section meetings, coding education in-services, and coder/CDMP meetings. Takes initiative to assist others and shares knowledge with the coding group and business partners on official coding guidelines.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Responds promptly to internal and external customer coding/DRG requests. Responds promptly to Business Office requests to code or review coded accounts for accuracy. Identifies and anticipates customer requirements, expectations, and needs. Provides assistance to the leadership team or other coders with coding of the accounts or answering questions from other coders relating to coding and work flows.
- Initiates queries with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnoses and/or procedures as appropriate, utilizing the established physician query process. Provides assistance to Clinical Documentation Management Program (CDMP) with appropriate MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment, sequencing of diagnoses and procedures, and coding and documentation training.
- Assists with quality assurance (peer) reviews to ensure data integrity and accuracy of coding, identifies opportunities for improvements, and makes recommendations for optimal enhancements.
- Assists Case Management and Patient Access Departments in providing appropriate CPT codes for pre-admission and pre-certification requirements including the inpatient only process. Assists in the development of documentation protocols for physicians. Represents the coding area in Hospital meeting/events when necessary (e.g., Performance Improvement Committees).
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains and achieves the highest standards of coding quality by assigning accurate ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS and CPT codes utilizing an electronic encoder application in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory body guidelines.
- Performs accurate, optimal DRG and APC assignment, in accordance with nationally established rules and guidelines based upon documentation within the medical record.
- Reviews discharge disposition entered by nursing and corrects if necessary in order to achieve the highest quality of entered data.
- Assigns and enters physician identification number and procedure date correctly in the medical record abstracting system. Reviews medical record documentation and abstracts data into the encoder and Electronic Health Record (EHR) abstracting system to determine principal or final diagnosis, co-morbid conditions and complications, secondary conditions and procedures.
- Assists with quality reviews of outpatient or inpatient accounts and/or training of new coders. Complies with the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official guidelines.
- Aggregates data from reviews and compiles reports for HIM management.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Utilizes time effectively. Consistently codes and abstracts at departmental standards of productivity while ensuring accuracy of coding. Ensures work flows and worklists are reviewed or monitored in order to identify old uncoded accounts or problem accounts.
- Assists in making sure coding bill hold goal is met. Maintains coding timeframes within acceptable guidelines by ensuring all work items assigned to the coding queues and worklists are processed in a timely manner.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Critically evaluates her or his own performance, accepts constructive criticism, and looks for ways to improve. Displays initiative to improve relative to job function. Contributes ideas to help improve quality of coding data and abstracting data.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
-
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: No
- Business professional: Yes
- Other (department approved): No
- Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
ON-CALL*
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
EDUCATION
- Associate’s degree or higher in a Commission on Accreditation in Health Informatics and Information Management accredited program required or additional two years of experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below) required in lieu of degree
EXPERIENCE
- Five years of coding experience relevant to the area auditing (e.g., inpatient, outpatient, professional fee)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- For inpatient/outpatient coding: RHIT, RHIA, or CCS certification from AHIMA is required For professional fee coding: CPC from AAPC is required
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. The health system consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Houston Methodist also includes a research institute; a comprehensive residency program; international patient services; freestanding comprehensive care clinics, emergency care and imaging centers; and outpatient facilities. Come lead with us!
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Associate’s degree or higher in a Commission on Accreditation in Health Informatics and Information Management accredited program required or additional two years of experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below) required in lieu of degree
EXPERIENCE
- Five years of coding experience relevant to the area auditing (e.g., inpatient, outpatient, professional fee)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- For inpatient/outpatient coding: RHIT, RHIA, or CCS certification from AHIMA is required
- For professional fee coding: CPC from AAPC is required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Knowledge of an electronic medical record and imaging systems
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
- Proficiency with electronic encoder application AHIMA designated ICD-10 Approved Trainer preferred
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Interacts and communicates effectively with members of the coding team and HIM, physicians, CDMP nurses, IT, Quality Operations, Case Management, Patient Access and Business Office.
- Participates and provides good feedback during coding section meetings, coding education in-services, and coder/CDMP meetings. Takes initiative to assist others and shares knowledge with the coding group and business partners on official coding guidelines.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Responds promptly to internal and external customer coding/DRG requests. Responds promptly to Business Office requests to code or review coded accounts for accuracy. Identifies and anticipates customer requirements, expectations, and needs. Provides assistance to the leadership team or other coders with coding of the accounts or answering questions from other coders relating to coding and work flows.
- Initiates queries with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnoses and/or procedures as appropriate, utilizing the established physician query process. Provides assistance to Clinical Documentation Management Program (CDMP) with appropriate MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment, sequencing of diagnoses and procedures, and coding and documentation training.
- Assists with quality assurance (peer) reviews to ensure data integrity and accuracy of coding, identifies opportunities for improvements, and makes recommendations for optimal enhancements.
- Assists Case Management and Patient Access Departments in providing appropriate CPT codes for pre-admission and pre-certification requirements including the inpatient only process. Assists in the development of documentation protocols for physicians. Represents the coding area in Hospital meeting/events when necessary (e.g., Performance Improvement Committees).
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains and achieves the highest standards of coding quality by assigning accurate ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS and CPT codes utilizing an electronic encoder application in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory body guidelines.
- Performs accurate, optimal DRG and APC assignment, in accordance with nationally established rules and guidelines based upon documentation within the medical record.
- Reviews discharge disposition entered by nursing and corrects if necessary in order to achieve the highest quality of entered data.
- Assigns and enters physician identification number and procedure date correctly in the medical record abstracting system. Reviews medical record documentation and abstracts data into the encoder and Electronic Health Record (EHR) abstracting system to determine principal or final diagnosis, co-morbid conditions and complications, secondary conditions and procedures.
- Assists with quality reviews of outpatient or inpatient accounts and/or training of new coders. Complies with the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official guidelines.
- Aggregates data from reviews and compiles reports for HIM management.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Utilizes time effectively. Consistently codes and abstracts at departmental standards of productivity while ensuring accuracy of coding. Ensures work flows and worklists are reviewed or monitored in order to identify old uncoded accounts or problem accounts.
- Assists in making sure coding bill hold goal is met. Maintains coding timeframes within acceptable guidelines by ensuring all work items assigned to the coding queues and worklists are processed in a timely manner.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Critically evaluates her or his own performance, accepts constructive criticism, and looks for ways to improve. Displays initiative to improve relative to job function. Contributes ideas to help improve quality of coding data and abstracting data.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
-
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: No
- Business professional: Yes
- Other (department approved): No
- Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
ON-CALL*
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
EDUCATION
- Associate’s degree or higher in a Commission on Accreditation in Health Informatics and Information Management accredited program required or additional two years of experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below) required in lieu of degree
EXPERIENCE
- Five years of coding experience relevant to the area auditing (e.g., inpatient, outpatient, professional fee)
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- For inpatient/outpatient coding: RHIT, RHIA, or CCS certification from AHIMA is required For professional fee coding: CPC from AAPC is required
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. The health system consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Houston Methodist also includes a research institute; a comprehensive residency program; international patient services; freestanding comprehensive care clinics, emergency care and imaging centers; and outpatient facilities. Come lead with us!
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Quality Auditor Job Market in Georgia
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality auditor jobs across Georgia.
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) credential recognized by Georgia employers
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, life sciences, or a related field
- Hands-on experience conducting internal or supplier audits to ISO or FDA standards
- Proficiency with quality management systems such as SAP QM, MasterControl, or Veeva
- Familiarity with Georgia-prevalent regulatory frameworks including AS9100, ISO 13485, or 21 CFR Part 820
- Strong documentation and nonconformance reporting skills with attention to audit trails
Quality Auditor Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality auditor in Georgia?
Most quality auditor roles in Georgia require a bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a technical discipline, combined with audit experience in manufacturing, healthcare, or logistics. Georgia has no state-issued license for quality auditors, but the ASQ Certified Quality Auditor credential is the most widely requested by employers. Candidates who pass the CQA exam and log the required audit hours are treated as fully qualified in the Georgia market.
Which companies hire quality auditors in Georgia?
Companies currently hiring quality auditors in Georgia include Syncreon, EssilorLuxottica, and Novalis U.S., per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's aerospace corridor around Savannah and its large healthcare networks in metro Atlanta are among the most consistent sources of ongoing quality auditor demand in the state.
Which Georgia cities have the most quality auditor jobs?
Georgia, Dalton, and Atlanta account for the largest share of quality auditor openings in Georgia. Atlanta leads because of its dense concentration of corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, and distribution operations, while Savannah's aerospace and port-logistics industries and Augusta's medical device and defense contractors generate strong regional demand that keeps those metros well above state averages.
Are there remote quality auditor jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're uncommon for this role. About 0% of quality auditor openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the fact that much of the work involves physical inspection of facilities, production lines, or supplier sites. The portions of the role most likely to allow remote work are documentation review, audit report writing, and supplier corrective action follow-up.
How can I get hired as a quality auditor in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality technician or quality inspector role, which Georgia manufacturers and healthcare systems use as a feeder position into auditing. Large Georgia employers such as Gulfstream, Piedmont Healthcare, and Novelis run structured associate or rotational programs that place candidates with technical degrees directly into quality functions. Earning the ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential before applying strengthens any entry-level application, and lateral moves from production, laboratory technician, or compliance analyst roles are well-established routes into auditing across the state.
Where can I find and apply to quality auditor jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to quality auditor jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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