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Clinical Operations Auditor
Req#: 349295
Location:
Facilities: Independence West Creek
Professional Area: Quality
Department: 1197 Internal Audit-Finance
Job Code: T2409W
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
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Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Clinical Operations Auditor, you will conduct clinical operations audits, including quality medical chart reviews, under the supervision of the department Manager or Director. In this role, you will plan and perform audit tests and procedures to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls in ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures, Medicare regulations, The Joint Commission standards, and other applicable requirements. You will assist with auditing and monitoring compliance with medical necessity and regulatory requirements, reviewing clinical documentation and revenue cycle processes to identify opportunities to improve workflows, strengthen compliance, and support patient safety and quality.
This role offers a unique opportunity for nurses and candidates with healthcare auditing experience to transition from direct patient care into an administrative position while continuing to make an impact on patient care. You will combine your clinical knowledge with analytical and investigative work, reviewing clinical information, working with data in Excel, and documenting audit findings. The team also incorporates progressive technologies, including AI and Copilot tools, to support audit activities and report writing. This position requires onsite auditing at Cleveland Clinic locations and the ability to work with clinical teams and other stakeholders throughout the audit process.
A caregiver in this role works a hybrid schedule from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with two days per week onsite at the West Creek location in Independence.
Candidates must also be available to travel to Cleveland Clinic locations to conduct audits. Travel may include visits to Main Campus, Fairview, Mentor, and Hillcrest or other locations as needed.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Conduct clinical operations audit assignments, including quality medical chart reviews, under the supervision of the department Manager or Director.
- Plan and perform audit tests and procedures to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls related to compliance with organizational policies and procedures, external laws and regulations, achievement of Cleveland Clinic goals and objectives, reliability of operational reports, efficient use of resources, and the deterrence and detection of fraud.
- Collect and analyze data from diverse sources using appropriate computer-assisted auditing techniques.
- Perform gap analyses of revenue cycle processes and recommend improvements.
- Assist with auditing and monitoring compliance with medical necessity and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct audits of clinical documentation and billing processes to evaluate accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborate with clinical teams to identify and mitigate clinical issues.
- Work closely with revenue cycle teams on billing and documentation audits.
- Support internal controls that promote patient safety and quality.
- Perform onsite visits to regional hospitals and Main Campus, with travel required and occasional flexibility outside standard onsite days.
- Develop and document audit findings, including recommendations to improve controls and reduce or recover costs.
- Document audit findings using established protocols; training will be provided.
- Participate in audit conferences and prepare written reports that effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations.
- Perform special projects and assignments as requested by departmental management.
- Comply with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Associate degree in related field or Nursing degree or Nursing School graduate and four years of functionally relevant work in a hospital setting
- OR High School diploma/GED and four years of functionally relevant work in a hospital setting with an additional two years of relevant experience
- Must have one of the following: Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Medical Audit Specialist (CMAS), Certified Professional Coder Hospital (CPCH), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- Comprehensive knowledge of accounting/clinical operations/information technology principles and practices, auditing standards, analytical techniques, and internal controls
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN with clinical experience
- Nurse with Coding experience
- Healthcare auditing experience
- Experience in clinical operations, revenue cycle, or compliance auditing
- Flexibility with work location and onsite auditing
- Excel/Microsoft experience
Physical Requirements:
- Requires traveling to various locations on campus as well as travel to off-campus sites.
- Requires dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $57,510.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $87,697.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Nursing Support Career Paths
Working for Cleveland Clinic is more than just a job – it can be a launching point for an exceptional career. Nursing Support plays a critical role in ensuring excellent care and positive patient experiences. There is a wide range of roles to contribute to this vital team. We are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to define and follow your own unique career path, whether in Nursing Support or other areas of our organization. Nursing Support opportunities include:
Benefits Offerings
Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.

We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.

Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).

- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.


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