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Government Audit Recovery Specialist

Global Path Resources
Costa Mesa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026

Duration: Initial 3 month contract with opportunity to extend

Rate: Up to $27/hr W2 Benefits

Location: 2995 Red Hill Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (ONSITE)

Duties:
The Government Recovery Specialist performs duties associated with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program and other government regulatory and enforcement agency audits for documentation and billing compliance. This includes data entry, processing of mail, preparation of audit information, and correspondence with government contractors as needed. This role has a fundamental understanding of the RAC program and other audits for documentation and billing compliance. As an essential role and focal point of all government audit activity, the Government Recovery Specialist is responsible for responding to correspondence from Government Agencies related to Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC), Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), Targeted Provider Education (TPE), Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Quality Improvement Organizations (QIO) and other Medicaid, Medi-Cal regulatory auditing body for pre and post payment audits.

Skills:

  • 3 years of Medicare billing experience in billing, follow up, in an acute care setting
  • Experience working on complex projects
  • 1-3 years of experience in healthcare acute setting regulatory audits and appeals
  • Experience with and understanding of CMS billing, payment and reimbursement methodologies
  • Knowledge of privacy regulations, security regulations, release of information, CMS rules and regulations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred:

  • 5 years of experience or more in an acute setting
  • 3 years of experience in healthcare acute setting regulatory audits and appeals
  • Experience working on government, Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC), Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), Targeted Provider Education (TPE), Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT), Office of Inspector General (OIG), and other Medicaid, Medi-Cal and other regulatory audits
  • 5 years of experience in Medicare billing, follow up, appeals
  • Knowledge of utilization management process, coding, medical necessity criteria
  • High school diploma or equivalent experience
  • Meaningful impact by ensuring fiscal accountability while advancing your career in a vibrant environment committed to integrity, transparency, and public service excellence.

Education:

Required Education:

- High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Pay: Up to $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

  • Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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