Associate Fraud and Abuse Investigator/CPC- Remote

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Oregon (IL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Associate Fraud and Abuse Investigator. In this full-time remote position, you will be responsible for conducting investigations into suspected fraud and abuse, reviewing coding quality, and ensuring compliance with policies. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven team dedicated to improving health outcomes for a vast member base. With a supportive culture that fosters professional growth and community involvement, this position is ideal for those passionate about healthcare integrity and quality service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 2 years of relevant experience.
• CPC certification required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth investigations for suspected fraud or abuse.
• Review quality of coding in audits and ensure compliance.
• Maintain comprehensive case files and participate in special projects.

Skills

Professional Writing

Verbal Communication

Time Management

Complex Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Bachelor's Degree

2 years experience in Medical Coding or related fields

Job description

Sentara Health Plan is currently hiring an Associate Fraud and Abuse Investigator/CPC- Remote!

Status: Full-time, permanent position (40 hours)

Work hours: 8am to 5pm EST, M-F

Location: This position is remote for candidates that live in the following states: VA, NC, AL, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KS, LA, ME, MD, MN, NE, NV, NH, ND, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, WV, WI, WY! With travel to Virginia Beach 1x a year.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for contributing to in-depth investigations for suspected fraud or abuse with respect to provider, pharmacy, employer, member, and broker interactions involving the full range of products.
• Responsible for contributing to the review of the quality of pharmacy, physician, ancillary and hospital based coding in routine desk audits as well as occasional on-site audits.
• Contribute to the review of reimbursement systems relating to health insurance claims processing and ensures adherence to policies and procedures for its various product offerings.
• Specific progression of responsibility is a follows dependent upon education, certifications, and experience:

- Triage and prioritize leads/member complaints from internal sources.

- Review and assess incoming referrals; Assist in the investigation of potential fraud, waste, and abuse.

- Conduct research in support of an investigation.

- Collect and evaluate potential suspicious patterns in claims data, provider enrollment data, and other sources and refers to Investigator for investigation or settlement.

- Assures accurate reimbursement is obtained and coding practices are compliant.

- Maintain comprehensive case files.

- Participates in special projects as required.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree REQUIRED OR
• Minimum of 2 years combined experience required in Medical Coding OR Healthcare (Medical Chart Review/Insurance Billing) OR Internal/External Audit OR Regulatory/Compliance OR Claims Investigations OR Criminal Investigation/White Collar Crime REQUIRED

Certifications/Licenses:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) REQUIRED (or achieved within 12 months of hire date)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) OR Accredited Health Care Fraud Investigator (AHFI) preferred.

Experience:

• Job skills: Professional Writing, Verbal Communication, Time Management, Complex Problem Solving/Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel and Word, Microsoft Access and Outlook

Sentara Health Plans provides health plan coverage to close to one million members in Virginia. We offer a full suite of commercial products including employee-owned and employer-sponsored plans, as well as Individual & Family Health Plans, Employee Assistance Programs and plans serving Medicare and Medicaid enrollees.

Our quality provider network features a robust provider network, including specialists, primary care physicians and hospitals.

We offer programs to support members with chronic illnesses, customized wellness programs, and integrated clinical and behavioral health services—all to help our members improve their health.

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

To apply, please go towww.sentaracareers.com and use the following as your Keyword Search: JR-77536