Claims Analyst - Alternate Funding Program

Medavie • Dartmouth, NS

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a national health solutions partner, Medavie puts people first in everything they do, starting with their team of 8,000+ professionals. By collaborating and innovating together, employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care, and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year. Medavie's mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest. The Claims Analyst - Alternate Funding Program is responsible for a wide variety of claim types under the Alternate Funding Program within Medicare. Each claim type has a varying degree of eligibility and policy requirements. The Claims Analyst will analyze, investigate, and pay medical claims which include the payment of locum, sessional, psychiatry, and various other claims. Additionally, they are required to maintain current knowledge with respect to policy and procedure changes. The successful candidate will work with the leadership team and colleagues to help ensure exceptional customer service is provided to the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness, and our provider and resident stakeholders.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or other related field, a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge and training in Medical Terminology.
• 3+ years of relevant experience would be an asset.
• Able to adapt in a changing and fast paced environment with the ability to accept and implement changes; able to work independently.
• Possess a high attention to detail and a high level of accuracy; analytical in nature and have proven problem solving skills with an aptitude for mathematics.
• Experience working in a PC setting with multiple software applications (i.e., MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, Power Point ) including experience navigating between application and the internet.
• Strong keyboarding skills and the ability to enter data with speed and precision, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills by way of verbal, written, and electronic medium.
• Listens to directions and instruction with the ability to accurately restate them to ensure full understanding.
• High level of accuracy with attention to details while maintaining the ability to complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to set and work through list of priorities in a timely manner.
• Develop the business knowledge and experience required to solve routine problems.
• Ask questions to determine the source of the problem.
• Discuss possible solutions and make suggestions.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn, while working collaboratively to achieve common goals by asking for feedback, sharing information and encouraging others to share information.
• English required.

Nice To Haves

• French is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and set up payment data based on contracts forwarded from the Department of Health & Wellness.
• Maintain and reconcile contract payments to physicians using standard procedures.
• Adjudicate and apply data entry functions for all alternate funding programs and billings from physicians with a strong emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.
• Liaise with Physicians, support staff and various stakeholders in a professional manner with respect to system use, claims submissions, and payment reconciliations.
• Review applications from the Boarding, Transportation and Ostomy Program as well as the Locum Program to determine eligibility.
• Support the update and development of business area procedures. This will include developing proper training material and support systems for business area.
• Perform quality assurance checks on claims adjudication to ensure payment accuracy and consistency among staff.
• Support Escalations for claims adjudication in a calm manner with a sense of urgency.
• Liaise with internal and external partners to support resolution of concerns and to maintain effective working relationships.

Benefits

• Permanent full-time position with opportunity to grow in a well-established organization.
• Flexible work arrangements and emphasis on work-life balance.
• Remote and hybrid work options.
• Comprehensive health, vision and dental plan that is 100% employer paid effective on your first day.
• 100% employer-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
• Annual Incentive Bonus which recognizes your contribution to our success.
• In addition to paid vacation, we offer a gifted week of vacation in your first year and an optional Vacation Purchase Program.
• An organization where we encourage personal learning and growth with opportunities for career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree