DRG QA and Trainer
Machinify
| Company | Machinify |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Remote - US |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 12 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Machinify is a leading healthcare intelligence company with expertise across the payment continuum, delivering unmatched value, transparency, and efficiency to health plan clients across the country. Deployed by over 85 health plans, including many of the top 20, and representing more than 270 million lives, Machinify brings together a fully configurable and content-rich, AI-powered platform along with best-in-class expertise. We’re constantly reimagining what’s possible in our industry, creating disruptively simple, powerfully clear ways to maximize financial outcomes and drive down healthcare costs. The DRG QA/Trainer is responsible for overseeing the quality assurance of DRG Reviewers, ensuring adherence to clinical, coding, and organizational standards. This position plays a key role in auditing the work of both new hires and current staff while conducting training to ensure team members are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. Additionally, the QA/Trainer provides detailed feedback, collaborates with the educator on training initiatives, and actively fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Quality Assurance:
Review and audit the work of new and existing DRG Reviewers to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with established coding and clinical validation guidelines.
Provide constructive, detailed feedback to DRG Reviewers, highlighting areas for improvement and recognizing high-performance results
Collaborate with management to promote continuous improvement in audit accuracy, workflow efficiency, and reviewer performance
Training Support:
Assist the educator by conducting supplemental training sessions for new hires on DRG methodologies, clinical validation, and proprietary tools
Provide ongoing training to existing staff, focusing on policy updates, skill development, and performance enhancement
Contribute to the development of training materials and resources as needed in collaboration with the educator
Documentation & Reporting:
Maintain comprehensive documentation of audit findings, feedback sessions, and training activities
Generate reports on the quality assurance results and the effectiveness of training sessions for review by management
Collaboration & Support:
Work closely with team leaders and the educator to ensure the training and QA processes align with the company’s standards and objectives
Serve as an expert resource for DRG Reviewers and other staff members, answering questions and offering guidance on complex cases or procedures
Job Requirements
Education (required):
Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing, health information management, or a related field
Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
Certifications (one or more required):
RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator
RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician
CCDS - Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist
CDIP - Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner
CCS - Certified Coding Specialist
Experience:
2+ years of experience in inpatient claims auditing, quality assurance, or clinical documentation integrity
1+ year of experience in a training or mentoring capacity
Skills:
Ability to provide clear, actionable feedback to team members
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
High standards for quality and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams
Strong knowledge of DRG methodologies (MS & APR), ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, and UHDDS definitions
Expertise in clinical criteria documentation and healthcare coding rules and regulations
Computer Equipment and Software:
Experience working with multiple monitors
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