Investigator II

Elevance Health; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking an Investigator II to identify and develop healthcare fraud cases, recover funds, and work with law enforcement. The role emphasizes data-driven reviews of claims, coding accuracy, and collaborative investigations across programs.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS and 3+ years in investigations, with advanced Excel skills and CPT coding familiarity. Hybrid work setup with periodic in-person training supports ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required or equivalent experience.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills expected.
• Familiarity with CPT coding and fraud investigation practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify and investigate healthcare fraud cases to recover funds.
• Develop enterprise-wide investigations affecting multiple plans or states.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and internal legal teams during investigations.
• Assist in training internal and external stakeholders on investigation procedures.
• Contribute to policy development to prevent loss of company assets.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pivot tables

CPT coding

Fraud certification

Investigative experience

Plan policies knowledge

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Investigator II

Location: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development.

Please note that per our policy on virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Investigator II is responsible for the identification, investigation and development of cases against perpetrators of healthcare fraud in order to recover corporate and client funds paid on fraudulent claims.

How you will make an impact

• Claim reviews for appropriate coding, data mining, entity review, law enforcement referral, and use of proprietary data and claim systems for review of facility, professional and pharmacy claims.

• Responsible for identifying and developing enterprise-wide specific healthcare investigations that may impact more than one company’s health plan, line of business and/or state.

• Effectively establish rapport and on-going working relationship with law enforcement.

• May interface internally with Senior level management and legal department throughout investigative process.

• May assist in training of internal and external entities.

• Assists in the development of policy and/or procedures to prevent loss of company assets.

Minimum Requirements

Requires a BA/BS and minimum of 3 years related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences

• Advanced Excel proficiency; ability to run pivot tables and analyze large datasets.

• Familiarity with CPT coding.

• Fraud certification from CFE, AHFI, AAPC or coding certificates preferred.

• Knowledge of Plan policies and procedures in all facets of benefit programs management with heavy emphasis in negotiation preferred.

• Investigative experience preferred (e.g. health insurance, law enforcement).

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8giMvgesLESaRuvu61vU17EJaA0EP3FIissI8zmZ_NpUNUgyTFRUMkY5NE5JNDFWMkhaUzQxMkJLWS4u&route=shorturl) and a member of the team will be in contact.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (https://info.flclearinghouse.com/) .