External Job Posting Title Fraud Investigator - Medicare

Peraton; Idaho; Teletrabalho; USD 66 000 - 106 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, vision

Health Savings Account

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Resumo da oferta

Peraton seeks a Fraud Investigator for SafeGuard Services (SGS) to conduct high level investigations of medical providers, develop cases for action, and coordinate with law enforcement as needed. The role involves data analysis, reporting, and preparing referrals to protect government programs.

The investigator will handle multiple cases, interview witnesses, and ensure compliance with health privacy laws. Telework is available from specified states, with up to 25% travel.

Qualificações

• 5 years with BS/BA; or 9 years with a HS Diploma/equivalent.
• Investigative experience.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Strong PC knowledge and skills.
• Must be able to rent a car and have a valid driver's license.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsabilidades

• Perform high level complex investigations of medical providers and develop cases for action.
• Coordinate with internal resources and external agencies for case development and referrals.
• Prepare complex investigative reports applying regulations or laws.
• Research and analyze evidence, interview witnesses, and document findings.
• Travel up to 25%, occasional court appearances may be required.
• Telework available from Florida, South Carolina or Virginia.

Conhecimentos

Investigative experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

PC skills

Formação académica

BS/BA

HS Diploma/equivalent

Ferramentas

Data systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

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 a Fraud Investigator to our SGS team of talented professionals.

What you'll do:

The position is expected to perform high level complex investigations of medical professional service providers and develop cases for future action, including referral to law enforcement, education, over payment recovery and other administrative actions. Will work with internal resources and external agencies to develop cases and corrective actions as well as respond to requests for data and support.

• An investigator uses good judgment and may work independently with minimum supervision and direction.
• The investigator also may work as part of a team as there may be times when the investigator needs to work with state and/or federal investigators and other personnel.
• An investigator handles multiple caseload assignments concurrently; organizes and analyzes complex evidentiary patterns; interviews and obtains statements from witnesses and others.
• Investigators may also be required to complete complex investigative reports that apply regulations or rules to the program(s) affected by the behavior being investigated. There may also be times when the investigator will need to apply federal or state laws.
• Investigators are expected to research and understand the relevant offenses being investigated; conduct efficient and effective investigations concerning those alleged offenses and detect or verify suspected violations; obtain information and evidence by observation, record examination, and interview.
• Investigators then analyze the results of the investigation to ascertain if the allegations have been corroborated and work with others to determine the appropriate steps that need to be taken to address the issues.
• As part of an investigation, the investigator will need to prepare correspondence; be objective and accurate and communicate with others with tact.
• There may be times when investigators need to react to unplanned situations, be flexible in planning their activities and adopt effective courses of action.
• As investigators will be working with health privacy information, they also must maintain confidentiality and understand all the laws, rules and regulations concerning health privacy.
• Conduct site verifications in order to verify a provider’s operational status. This position may require the investigator to conduct field work on a monthly basis. Estimate 25% travel time.
• Telework available from Florida, South Carolina or Virginia.

Essential Functions:

• This position may require the incumbent to appear in court to testify about work findings.
• 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 required

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 years with BS/BA; or 9 years with a HS Diploma/equivalent
• Investigative experience
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Strong PC knowledge and skills
• Must be able to rent a car and have a valid driver's license
• U.S. citizenship required

Desirable Qualifications:

• Strong background in investigations.
• Experience in reviewing claims for technical requirements, performing medical review, and/or developing fraud cases
• Knowledge of investigative practices regarding healthcare providers.
• Knowledge of Medicare program and the rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Background in evaluating, reviewing and analyzing medical claims and records
• Ability to learn and operate a variety of data systems, equipment and tools used in investigations.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. 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.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed athttps://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

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