SIU Investigator III (Must live in Georgia)

Job Summary: The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) III is responsible for investigating and resolving high complexity allegations of healthcare fraud, waste and abuse (FWA) by medical professional, facilities, and members. Researches, gathers, and analyzes data to identify trends, patterns, aberrancies, and outliers in provider billing behavior. Serves as a subject matter expert for other investigators. Develop, coordinate and conduct strategic fact-driven investigative projects including business process review, execution of investigative activities, and development of investigation outcome recommendations Manage the development, production, and validation of reports generated from detailed claims, eligibility, pharmacy, and clinical data and translate analytical findings into actionable items Ensure quality outcomes for investigative team through auditing and oversight Report identified corporate financial impact issues Use concepts and knowledge of coding guidelines to analyze complex provider claim submissions Research, comprehend and interpret various state specific Medicaid, federal Medicare, and ACA/Exchange laws, rules and guidelines Identify, research and comprehend medical standards, healthcare authoritative sources and apply knowledge to investigative approach Collaborate with data analytics team and utilize RAT STATS on Statistically Valid Random Sampling Coordinate and conduct on-site and desk audits of medical record reviews and claim audits Manage and decision claims pended for investigative purposes Maintain a working knowledge of all state and federal laws, rules, and billing guidelines for various provider specialty types Participate in meetings with operational departments, business partners, and regulatory partners to facilitate investigative case development Participate in meetings with Legal General Counsel to drive case legal actions, formal corrective actions, negotiations with recovery efforts, settlement agreements, and preparation of evidentiary documents for litigation Establish and maintain relationships with Federal and State law enforcement agencies, task force members, other company SIU staff and external contacts involved in fraud investigation, detection and prevention SME in the designated market and ability to apply external intelligence to their analysis and case development Attend fraud, waste, and abuse training/conferences, as needed Support regulatory fraud, waste, and abuse reports to federal and state Medicare/Medicaid agencies Manage and maintain sensitive confidential investigative information Maintain compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and contracts Adhere to the CareSource Corporate Compliance Plan and the Anti-Fraud Plan Assist in Federal and State regulatory audits, as needed Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience in Health-Related Field, Law Enforcement, or Insurance required criminal justice, public health, mathematics, statistics, health economics, nursing) preferred Minimum of five (5) years of experience in healthcare fraud investigations, medical coding, pharmacy, medical research, auditing, data analytics or related field is required Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Strong interpersonal skills, high level of professionalism, integrity and ethics in performance of all duties Background in research and drawing conclusions Ability to perform intermediate data analysis and to articulate understanding of findings Ability to work under limited supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment Background in medical terminology, CPT, HCPCS, ICD codes or medical billing preferred Complex project management skills preferred Display leadership qualities Accredited Healthcare Fraud Investigator (AHFI) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) NHCAA or other fraud and abuse investigation training is preferred General office environment; Occasional travel (up to 10%) to attend meetings, training, and conferences may be required 72,200.00 - $115,500.00 CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. Compensation Type (hourly/salary): Cultivate Partnerships Pursue Personal Excellence #J-18808-Ljbffr