Senior Investigator, Special Investigations Unit (SIU) - Must reside in Oklahoma
About The Position
The Senior Investigator, Aetna Special Investigations Unit (SIU), will conduct high-level, complex investigations of known or suspected acts of healthcare fraud and abuse. This position will routinely handle high-profile or highly sensitive matters involving cases that are national in scope, as well as, complex cases involving multi-lines of business, multiple subjects, or intricate healthcare fraud schemes. The role involves investigating matters of program integrity to prevent payment of aberrant claims submitted to the Medicaid lines of business for payment, conducting thorough research on subjects and related entities, and initiating proactive data mining using SIU Tools to identify aberrant billing patterns and early scheme detection. The investigator will perform extensive analysis of claims data to determine aberrancy, pattern, or scheme, and research and prepare cases for clinical and legal review. Collaboration with Medical Directors on clinical issues and medical record questions is expected, along with accurate documentation of all case activity and communications in the designated case tracking system. The role also includes communicating clinical findings to providers, adhering to all regulatory requirements, and facilitating case outcomes for the recovery of company and customer monies lost from aberrant billing. Additionally, the Senior Investigator will provide training and guidance to new and junior investigators, assist them in identifying resources and offering suggestions on investigative strategy, and serve as back-up to the Team Leader as necessary. Collaboration with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies for the investigation and prosecution of healthcare fraud issues is a key aspect of the role. The position requires communicating a high level of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) knowledge and understanding during interactions with both internal and external stakeholders. Experience in witness testimony, including proficiency in testifying for both civil and criminal proceedings, is essential. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, are necessary for developing and implementing professional presentations for internal and external stakeholders regarding healthcare fraud matters and the Enterprise approach to FWA. The role also involves communicating ideas on efficiency gains and providing input regarding controls for monitoring FWA among business segments.
Requirements
- Must reside in Oklahoma
- 2-5 years investigative experience in healthcare fraud and abuse matters
- Working knowledge of medical coding; CPT, HCPCS, ICD10
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel (pivot tables are a must, Power BI, etc.)
- Self-starter: initiates research that will be vital to an investigation
- Proficient in researching information and identifying new resources helpful to all cases
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Nice To Haves
- Medicaid/Medicare investigation experience; knowledge of applicable rules and regulations
- Exercises independent judgement; uses available resources and technology in developing evidence, supporting allegations for fraud and abuse
- Credentials: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) or National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (AHFI)
- Knowledge and understanding of complex clinical issues
- Customer-Focused. Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with various stakeholders and departments to drive solution
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (using correct grammar, spelling, sentence structure, etc.)
- Strong analytical ability to view and slice claims data in multiple facets
Responsibilities
- Investigate matters of program integrity to prevent payment of aberrant claims submitted to the Medicaid lines of business for payment
- Conduct thorough research on subject(s) and related entities
- Initiate independently proactive data mining using SIU Tools to identify aberrant billing patterns and early scheme detection
- Conduct extensive analysis of claims data to determine aberrancy, pattern, or scheme
- Research and prepare cases for both clinical and legal review
- Collaborate with Medical Directors on clinical issues and medical record questions
- Accurately documents all case activity and communications in designated case tracking system
- Communicate clinical findings to provider
- Adherence to all regulatory requirements
- Facilitate case outcomes for the recovery of company and customer monies lost from aberrant billing
- Provide training and guidance to new and junior investigators
- Assist junior Investigators in identifying resources for cases; offer suggestions on investigative strategy
- Serve as back up to the Team Leader as necessary
- Collaborate with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies for the investigation and prosecution of healthcare fraud issues
- Communicate clearly a high level of FWA knowledge and understanding during interactions with both internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in witness testimony; Proficient in testifying for both civil and criminal proceedings
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral, are necessary for the development and implementation of professional presentations for internal and external stakeholders regarding healthcare fraud matters and Enterprise approach to FWA
- Communicate ideas on efficiency gains; provides input regarding controls for monitoring FWA among the business segments
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision coverage
- paid time off
- retirement savings options
- wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
