Medicaid fraud investigator

Medicaid Fraud Investigator - Special Investigations Unit (SIU) Location: [Remote - ideally in the Chicago area]

Job Type: Full-time/Contract

Level: Associate

Why Join Us? Put your passion where it meets purpose! We attract some of the brightest minds in healthcare. Surround yourself with talented, driven colleagues who share a passion for better health outcomes and a more connected care journey.

Our Special Investigations Unit (SIU) works directly with health plan clients to identify, reduce, and eliminate healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA). As an SIU Investigator, you won't just analyze data-you'll actively protect healthcare integrity through collaborative, high-impact investigations.

The Opportunity & Collaboration As a key member of our SIU, you will work closely with our Operations, Compliance, and Utilization Management teams, as well as partners in State Agencies and Law Enforcement. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of investigators to uncover current fraud schemes, perform data analytics, conduct audits, and educate healthcare providers.

What We're Looking For Required Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of FWA investigative experience within a healthcare operation.
• Solid understanding of corporate investigative practices and medical terminology, human anatomy, tests, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while meeting tight turnaround times with accuracy and detail.
• solid leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with excellent written/verbal communication.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) in a Windows environment.
• Familiarity with CMS, Medicaid, Medicare, or commercial insurance regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of healthcare FWA investigative experience.
• Knowledge of healthcare coding, claims billing, Managed Care, Benefit Design, and Federal Regulations.
• Professional certifications such as AHFI, CFE, or coding certifications (CPC, CCS, CMPA).

Ready to Make an Impact? If you are detail-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about keeping healthcare fair and accessible, we want to hear from you!

Apply today to join our team!

salary: $31.25 - $35 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Investigative Operations & Audits: Perform targeted claim audits (desk and on-site), conduct data analysis, review records, perform provider office inspections, and handle field observations/interviews.
• Analysis & Reporting: Utilize data systems and audit methodologies to spot trends, patterns, and anomalies. Prepare clear, actionable investigation reports and audit summaries for leadership, state/federal regulatory entities, and external partners.
• Hotline & Case Management: Manage FWA hotline calls and emails, tracking inquiries and keeping precise, up-to-date documentation in the Investigation Database within strict turnaround times.
• Education & Prevention: Recommend preventive measures and process improvements based on case outcomes. Assist in developing and delivering FWA training across the organization, acting as an SIU Liaison to assigned departments.
• Policy & Compliance: Assist in developing FWA policies and procedures, ensuring absolute confidentiality and compliance with CMS, Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance standards.

Skills

• Fraud Investigation
• Medicare/Medicaid
• Certified Fraud Examiner

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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