Special Investigations Unit- Fraud, Waste & Abuse Investigator
19 days ago
Miami
Job Description POSITION SUMMARY This position will investigate allegations of potential healthcare fraud and abuse activity. Assist in planning, organizing, and executing claims investigations or audits that identify, evaluate and measure potential healthcare fraud and abuse ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Conduct investigations of potential waste, abuse, and fraud, • Document activity on each case and refer issues to the appropriate party., • Perform data mining and analysis to detect aberrancies and outliers in claims., • Develop new queries and reports to detect potential waste, abuse, and fraud., • Provide case updates on progress of investigations and coordinate with Health Plans on recommendations and further actions and/or resolutions., • Assist with complex allegations of healthcare fraud., • Prepare summary and/or detailed reports on investigative findings for referral to Federal and State agencies., • Complete various special projects and audits To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Bachelor’s degree in business, Criminal Justice, Healthcare, related field or equivalent experience., • 1+ years of experience in medical claims investigation, auditing, and analysis within a Managed Care Environment, with a focus on detecting potential fraud, waste and abuse., • Knowledge of medical coding and terminology., • Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis and Fraud Detection. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate., • Fast-paced office environment., • Highly regulated environment., • Time frames to handle issues are in accordance with CMS and NCQA as well as internal time frames. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be able to frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS • 3-5 Monthly evaluations, • Compliance with Department Call Metrics/ Company Regulations, • Attendance/Punctuality, • Safety and Security Solis Health Plans provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.