Manager, Claims - Denver Health Medical Plan (Must Live in Colorado)

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Manager, Claims - Denver Health Medical Plan (Must Live in Colorado) to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Managed Care Administration * Must Live in Colorado * Hybrid role with an in-office requirement of 3 days per week in Denver, Colorado Job Summary Maintains supervision of the day to day claims processing function for the Denver Health Medical Plan. Trains claims business analysts to ensure accurate processing of claims. Educates regarding subrogation and coordination of benefits. Reviews claims adjudication for timeliness and accuracy of payment. Educates claims business analysts regarding contract terms. Interfaces with other personnel within the Managed Care Division to assist with extraction of accurate claim information for reporting purposes. Interfaces with Managed Care Information Systems regarding system changes and data extraction. Essential Functions: Oversees the day-to-day operations within the DHMP Claims Department and the vendor Claims Department. (20%) Ensures optimal performance in claims quality, claims financial accuracy, and compliance with State and Federal Regulations. (10%) Manages claims analyst to resolve claims issues related to authorization issues, provider issues, claim edits, and claim audits. (10%) Manages proactive and retrospective claims review that are done on a continual basis to ensure accuracy and to identify system and/or processing issues. (10%) Manages claim recoupment efforts. (10%) Assists with system upgrade efforts. (10%) Recommends, reviews and modifies all necessary policies and procedures within the department. (10%) Prioritize work volumes on a daily basis. (10%) Drives change initiatives to address future-oriented business needs. (10%) Education: Bachelor's degree required Work Experience: Five years of health care claims experience required and Two years of lead or supervisory experience required Licenses: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Fluent understanding of HCPC codes, UB 04 forms, HCFA 1500 forms, RBRVS fee schedules, and other common claim coding conventions. Understanding of NAIC coordination of benefit rules. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstration of good supervisory skills. Knowledge of general report writing. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, generate creative ideas for interventions with other internal and external team members to ensure timelines are met Proficient in Microsoft Suite * Must Live in Colorado * Hybrid role with an in-office requirement of 3 days per week in Denver, Colorado Shift Days (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $88,100.00 - $136,600.00 / yr Benefits At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you. Here is a small list of our benefit programs: Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5% Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance. Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Tuition reimbursement & assistance Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer About Denver Health Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. We Love Our Purpose Our purpose shapes our culture and guides how we show up—for our patients, our communities, and one another. Every role at Denver Health contributes to improving lives, advancing health equity, and strengthening the communities we serve. Together, we strive to transform the health of our patients and to be the most trusted healthcare provider in Colorado. Our values—respect, belonging, transparency, and accountability—are the foundation of our culture and are reflected across every position, clinical and nonclinical alike. No matter where you work at Denver Health, your role has a meaningful impact on patient health—often in ways you may not even realize. We invest in our people through resources designed to support both immediate success and long-term growth. Mentorship programs, tuition assistance, and our Workforce Development Center help employees transition seamlessly into their roles while preparing for future advancement. We also lead the market with a competitive benefits package, including retirement contributions with a match of up to 9.5%. Recognizing the emotional and physical demands of many jobs in healthcare, we created the RESTORE Center—a leading-edge space that provides intentional peer-support, and an innovative environment designed to reduce burnout and support employee well-being. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Learn more about Denver Health.