Specialist, Config Oversight (healthcare Medical claim audits)

Molina Healthcare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Kentucky is seeking an operational auditor to conduct various healthcare claim audits. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of auditing experience and strong attention to detail. Familiarity with claims processing systems like QNXT is preferred. This is a full-time position with competitive hourly pay ranging from $21.16 to $42.20 depending on experience.

Benefits

Competitive benefits and compensation package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as an operational auditor for at least one core operations function.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience using claims processing system (QNXT).

Responsibilities

• Review documentation regarding updates to member enrollment and claims processing.
• Conduct audits on healthcare claims and vendor audits.
• Document audit results and make recommendations to management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft applications

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

QNXT

Job description

Overview

Work hours will be 7am-3:30pm PST M-F

Job Summary

Responsible for conducting various healthcare Healthcare claim audits including, but not limited to; vendor, focal, audit the auditor. Confirm that documentation is clear and concise to ensure accuracy in auditing of critical information on claims ensuring adherence to business and system requirements of customers as it pertains to contracting (benefit and provider), network management, credentialing, prior authorizations, fee schedules, and other business requirements critical to claim accuracy. Maintain audit records, and provide counsel regarding coverage amount and benefit interpretation within the audit process. Provide clear and concise results and comments to leaders about focal audits. Contributes to completion of audits as needed to ensure audits are conducted in a timely fashion and in accordance with audit standards.

Job Duties

• Reviews documentation regarding updates/changes to member enrollment, provider contract, provider demographic information, and/or claim processing guidelines. Evaluates the accuracy of these updates/changes as applied to the appropriate modules within the core processing system (QNXT).
• Conducts focal healthcare Medical claim audits on samples of processed transactions impacted by these updates/changes. Determines that all outcomes are aligned to the original documentation and allow appropriate processing.
• Conducts audits of vendor audits and verifies accuracy of their published outcomes are aligned to the documentation, various sources of truth and being assessed appropriately.
• Clearly documents the focal audit results and makes recommendations as necessary.
• Researches and tracks the status of unresolved errors issued on daily transactional audits and communicates with Core Operations Functional Business Partners to ensure resolution within 30 days of error issuance.
• Evaluates the adjudication of claims using standard principles and state specific policies and regulations in order to identify incorrect coding, abuse and fraudulent billing practices, waste, overpayments, and processing errors of claims. ( Use for claims specific positions only )
• Prepares, tracks and provides audit findings reports according to designated timelines
• Presents audit findings and makes recommendations to management for improvements based on audit results.

Job Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILIITIES:

• Minimum 2 years as an operational auditor for at least one core operations function
• Previous examiner/processing experience in at least one core operations functional area
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of using Microsoft applications to include; Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint and Teams
• Ability to effectively communicate written and verbal
• Knowledge of verifying documentation related to updates/changes within claims processing system
• Experience using claims processing system (QNXT).

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

3+ years healthcare Medical claims auditing

Physical Demands

Working environment is generally favorable and lighting and temperature are adequate. Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is only minimal exposure to unpleasant and/or hazardous working conditions. Must have the ability to sit for long periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

Pay Range: $21.16 - $42.2 / HOURLY

*Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.