Audit & Inspection Committee looking for physicians to fill Medical Inspector roles

Those who have undergone any form of audit understand it can be a stressful procedure. Help see a colleague through the process and gain experience along the way. 

The Audit and Inspection Committee is looking for Medical Inspector candidates for the following specialties. Bolded positions are in high demand:

1. Cardiology
2. Clinical Immunology and Allergy
3. Gastroenterology
4. General Practice
5. General Practice with Hospital Experience
6. General Practice with Surgical Assist Experience
7. Internal Medicine
8. Ophthalmology
9. Orthopaedic Surgery
10. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
11. Plastic Surgery

Inspectors appointed under the Medicare Protection Act inspect medical records to assess compliance with the Payment Schedule, the Act and the Regulations.  Inspectors are appointed by the Audit and Inspection Committee.

Conditions of Appointment

Candidates must:

• have a minimum of five years’ experience in the applicable specialty
• be an active registrant with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
• have practices which fall within the accepted standards of the profession or generally designated by the Patterns of Practice Committee (POPC)
• be supportive of the policies and principles of the POPC and licensing body
• have the ability to exercise sound judgment
• have an understanding and knowledge of the MSC payment schedule
• not be subject to circumstances which could give rise to a conflict or interest

Inspectors are required to:

• sign a three year contract, with possible extension, with the Ministry of Health
• attend an orientation and training session
• maintain confidentiality and independence at all times as required by section 49 of the Act
• work as part of a team while on-site
• attend on-site audit, which may include travel and stay at accommodations outside the Medical Inspector’s city (length varies from three to five days)
• inspect medical records, make determinations about compliance with the Payment Schedule, and flag any quality of care concerns
• have an “exit interview” with the Auditee to clear any unanswered questions or to obtain explanations of billing issues
• review and sign final audit reports
• act as a witness before a panel established under the Act, if necessary.

Compensation:

• Medical Inspectors will be paid an hourly rate derived from the hourly equivalent of the Doctors of BC’s sessional rate for GP’s or Specialists
• Inspectors will also receive compensation for eligible travel expenses.

A Resume/CV is required for all candidates.

If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact:

Juanita Grant

Audit and Billing Advisor

Physician & External Affairs

604 638 2829 or View Email Addressjgrant@doctorsofbc.ca