External Job Posting Title Administrative Action Specialist- Medicare

Peraton; United States; Remote; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Admin Action Specialist for SafeGuard Services to support CMS administrative actions related to investigations. You will handle evidence review, action development, and coordination with CMS, MACs, and law enforcement while managing a high-volume workload.

Applicants should have Medicare knowledge, strong communication and organization skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team. Telework is available from the eastern time zone.

Qualifications

• 2 years with BS/BA or 6 years with HS diploma/equivalent.
• Knowledge of Medicare requirements related to payment for services.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience reviewing claims, performing medical reviews, and/or developing fraud cases.
• Ability to handle confidential material and report work activity on a timely basis.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Act as Point of Contact for CMS for all administrative actions related to investigations.
• Develop and submit an action to CMS for approval.
• Maintain a high-volume workload with quick actions and multiple metrics.
• Review evidence supporting administrative action as it relates to payment suspensions, revocations, and overpayments.
• Coordinate with Investigative Teams, CMS, law enforcement, and MACs throughout the action lifecycle.
• Monitor workload and ensure actions meet Program Integrity Manual timeframes.
• Prepare and submit administrative action packages for CMS approval.
• Telework available from eastern time zone.

Skills

CMS knowledge

Communication

Organization

Data analysis

Investigations

Research skills

Confidential handling

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

BS/BA or HS diploma

US citizenship

Job description

Responsibilities

SafeGuard Services (SGS), a subsidiary of Peraton, performs data analysis, investigation, and medical review to detect, prevent, deter, reduce, and make referrals to recover fraud, waste, and abuse.

We are looking to add an Admin Action Specialist to our SGS team of talented professionals.

What you'll do:

The Admin Action Specialist is responsible for being a Point of Contact for CMS regarding all administrative actions related to investigations. Developing and submitting an action to CMS for approval. Maintaining a high-volume workload that requires quick actions and multiple metrics.

• Review and verify evidence supporting administrative action as it relates to payment suspensions, revocations, overpayments as well as other administrative actions that can be pursued (payment suspension, revocation, prepayment edits, auto-denial edits).
• Work with the Investigative Teams to ensure that the documentation gathered is sufficient to support an administrative action.
• Work with CMS, law enforcement and the Medicare Administrative Contractor throughout the life of the action.
• Monitor workload to ensure all actions are taken within the required timeframes set forth in the Program Integrity Manual.
• Prepare and submit administrative action packages to CMS and the MACs for approval and processing and speak to the action development.
• Telework available from eastern time zone

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 years with BS/BA or 6 years with a HS diploma/equivalent
• Knowledge of Medicare requirements, laws, rules and regulations related to payment for services billed to the Program
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Experience in reviewing claims, performing medical reviews, and/or developing fraud cases
• Strong PC knowledge and skills
• Assist team members with workflow development
• Review individual workload during monthly meetings; assist with prioritization
• Monitor the quality of WMM/UCM
• Monitor timeliness for case updates and escalating to management as necessary
• Monitor the progress of investigations and cases to ensure use of all available remedies, i.e., suspension, pre-pay reviews, revocation, etc.
• Ability to perform research and draw conclusions
• Ability to present issues of concern, citing regulatory violations, alleging schemes or scams to defraud the Government
• Ability to organize a case file, accurately and thoroughly document all steps taken
• Ability to compose correspondence, reports and referral summary letters
• Ability to educate providers, provider associations, law enforcement, other contractors and beneficiary advocacy groups on program safeguard matters
• Ability to communicate effectively, internally and externally
• Ability to interpret laws and regulations
• Ability to handle confidential material
• Ability to report work activity on a timely basis
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to deliver high quality work
• Ability to attend meetings, training, and conferences, overnight travel may be required
• Document QC results in WMM according to record type
• US. citizenship required

Desirable Qualifications:

• CFE or AHFI certification
• Medicare claims processing experience

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.