Sr. Manager Claims (Remote)

American Medical Association•Chicago, IL

13d•$104,872 - $138,737•Remote

About The Position

AMA Insurance (AMAI) offers life, health and disability insurance at affordable and exclusive rates to help doctors achieve a healthy and secure financial future. AMAI is part of the American Medical Association (AMA), a nonprofit, and the nation's largest professional Association of physicians. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve. We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you. We have an opportunity for a remote Sr. Manager Claims on our AMA Insurance team. This role will manage AMA Insurance Claims Department by establishing claims polices and managing all claims related data, processes and procedures for AMA Insurance. Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of claims, ensuring adherence to all carrier requirements and federal/state regulations.. Serves as Agency subject matter expert and primary point of contact for all claims related functions; working closely with internal and external business partners. Responsible for process improvement and the development and utilization of key processing metrics. Manages team of claims processors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience and HS diploma/equivalent education required.
7+ years experience in health claims management.
Experience in people management required; able to attract and develop talent. Proven claims experience with multiple products including Medicare Supplement, major medical, hospital indemnity, life and disability insurance required.
Expert knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9/ICD-10 codes, CPT/HCPCS and revenue codes required.
In-depth understanding of claims systems and electronic processing of medical claims (HIPAA ANSI 5010 electronic transactions) and imaging systems required.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to make sound judgments using strong critical thinking, analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated sense of discretion when handling confidential information.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, management, plan participants and business partners, using excellent verbal and written communications skills including creating and writing reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

Ensures AMAI remains in compliance with all claims related processing; must adhere to all carrier and/or state regulatory requirements with regards to timeliness, accuracy, and payments.
Leads annual carrier claims audits for Agency. This includes gathering files/information, communicating findings, and working directly with carrier audit team to resolve implement any required changes. Communicates findings with Agency senior management.
Responsible for periodic regulatory updates required on a state level. Collaborates with Legal to understand changes and then responsible for updating processes.
Responsible for accurately calculating benefits, benefit periods and interest calculations associated with claims payments as defined by carrier requirements.
Manages the internal AMAI claims review program; develops AMAI response on Claims reviews, complaints, and appeals; includes necessary research and coordinating with Legal and Leadership as needed.
Develops and implements processing changes as needed.
Responsible for the development, implementation and management of procedures and workflows to ensure AMAI meets all claims handling and compliance requirements throughout the entire claim life cycle.
Performs workload balancing daily based on incoming claims volumes and staff capacity.
Continually reviews team performance metrics to identify any process or quality gaps based on claims department goals and carrier Service Level Agreements.
Develops claims data reporting and workflow monitoring reports as needed to gain deeper insight into processing performance; results to drive process improvements.
Leads Claims and Customer Service team response when handling complex customer service matters.
Manage error resolution process (ex. issues with data file transfers), coordinating between AMAI IT and vendors (as needed) to identify, fix, and if needed, update processes to prevent errors from recurring.
Act as a primary contact on claims related topic with partner carriers claims and compliance departments (including management teams); serves as an internal subject matter expert in both AMAI processes and claims regulations.
Manages the relationships with claims process vendors; includes negotiating terms/pricing, leading problem resolution with vendor and/or AMAI IT; coordinating updates to processes, and providing expert opinions.
Lead, mentor, and provide management oversight for staff.
Responsible for setting objectives, evaluating employee performance, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Responsible for developing staff knowledge and skills to support career development.
May include other responsibilities as assigned