Pharmacy Investigator Senior

Elevance Health • Lake Mary, FL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pharmacy Investigator Senior Hybrid: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/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 Pharmacy Investigator Senior is responsible for the independent identification, investigation and development of complex 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 independently identifying and developing enterprise-wide specific healthcare investigations and initiatives that may impact more than one company health plan, line of business and/or state. 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. May be called upon to represent the Company in court proceedings regarding research findings. Health insurance experience required with understanding of health insurance policies, health insurance claims handling and provider network contracting. Develops and maintains a high degree of rapport and cooperation with the Federal, State and local law enforcement and regulatory agencies which can assist in investigative efforts.

Requirements

• Requires a BA/BS and minimum of 5 years related experience in healthcare insurance and healthcare insurance investigation, law enforcement; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Health insurance experience required with understanding of health insurance policies, health insurance claims handling and provider network contracting.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification of CFE, AHFI, CPC, Paralegal, RN, JD or Law Enforcement preferred.
• Pharmacy claims, records and investigations, experience strongly preferred.
• Pharmacy technician license and/or experience preferred.
• Formulary, clinical rules, pharmacy claims analysis, and/or prior authorization experience for a pharmacy benefit manager or health plan strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Plan policies and procedures in all facets of benefit programs management with heavy emphasis in negotiation preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, most notably expertise in Excel for reporting, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook strongly preferred.
• One year or more Excel experience working with large data files and other general reporting tools preferred.
• Experience with background research, data Mining and data analysis strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in a professional and legal environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 independently identifying and developing enterprise-wide specific healthcare investigations and initiatives that may impact more than one company health plan, line of business and/or state.
• 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.
• May be called upon to represent the Company in court proceedings regarding research findings.
• Develops and maintains a high degree of rapport and cooperation with the Federal, State and local law enforcement and regulatory agencies which can assist in investigative efforts.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees