Medicaid/Medicare Program Integrity Analyst II

CoventBridge Group

6d•$63,000 - $70,000•Remote

About The Position

Medicaid/Medicare Program Integrity Analyst II - REMOTE The Medicaid/Medicare Program Integrity Analyst II performs evaluation and development of leads, complaints, and/or investigations to verify allegations of potential fraud. Recommends and/or implements appropriate administrative actions. In assuming this position, you will be a critical contributor to meeting CoventBridge Group's objective: To provide services to our clients that exceed their expectations and contribute to improved healthcare delivery by identifying and eliminating fraud, waste and abuse. This position will report directly to the Program Integrity Supervisor and will work in our Grove City, OH office, or if not local, remotely from a home office. At this time, CoventBridge is not considering candidates who require visa sponsorship, currently or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B, H-2B, E-3, TN, O-1, F-1 (OPT/CPT, or J-1 Visa Statuses.)

Requirements

Excellent research and organization, prioritization, and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of statistics, data analysis techniques, and PC skills are preferred
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, with preference given to those candidates who have successfully completed college or technical degree programs related to the position (e.g., Criminal Justice, Statistics, Data Analysis, etc.)
At least 1 year of experience in Program Integrity investigation/detection or a related field that demonstrates expertise in reviewing, analyzing/developing information, and making appropriate decisions

Nice To Haves

Candidates with Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certifications will be given priority consideration

Responsibilities

Perform evaluation and development of leads, complaints, and/or investigations to determine if further investigation and administrative actions are warranted
Conduct independent reviews resulting from the discovery of situations that potentially involve fraud or abuse
Utilize basic data analysis techniques to detect aberrancies in Medicare and Medicaid claims data, and proactively seeks out and develops leads/investigations received from a variety of sources (e.g., CMS, OIG, 1-800-MEDICARE, and fraud alerts)
Review information contained in standard claims processing system files (e.g., claims history, provider files) to determine provider billing patterns and to detect potential fraudulent or abusive billing practices or vulnerabilities in Medicare and Medicaid policies and initiate appropriate action
Make potential fraud determinations by utilizing a variety of sources such as internal guidelines, Medicare and Medicaid provider manuals, Medicare and Medicaid regulations, and the Social Security Act
Compile and maintain documentation and information related to investigations, cases, and/or leads
Participate in onsite audits in conjunction with investigation development
Develop and prepare potential Fraud Alerts and program vulnerabilities for submission to CMS. Share information on current fraud investigations with other Medicare contractors and state Medicaid agencies, law enforcement, and other applicable stakeholders
Prepare and submit external correspondence and reports, including, but not limited to, overpayment letters, fraud case referrals, suspensions, rebuttals, Medicare/Medicaid findings reports, and administrative action recommendations
Submit suspension notifications to providers upon suspension approval
Prepare and submit ADR letters to providers associated with requests for medical record requests or suspension overpayment determinations
Serve as mentor/trainer to new Program Integrity staff
Perform other duties as assigned by PI Supervisor or PI Manager that contribute to task order goals and objectives

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Life, LTD and STD paid by the employer
401(k) with company match up to 4%
Paid Time Off and company paid holidays
Tuition assistance after 1 year of service
The salary range for this role is $63,000 to $70,000 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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