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Lead Investigator, Special Investigations Unit

California Jobs, Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States, 91739

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The Lead Investigator - Special Investigations Unit (SIU) (Lead Investigator) is responsible for investigating and resolving high complexity allegations of healthcare Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) by medical professional, facilities, and members. This position researches, gathers, and analyzes data to identify trends, patterns, aberrancies, and outliers in provider billing behavior. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert for other investigators. The Lead Investigator works collaboratively within the Plan to ensure the proper oversight of IEHPs FWA Programs. The Lead Investigator is responsible to demonstrate IEHPs commitment to prevent, detect, and correct identified issues of potential or actual FWA in the healthcare environment to ensure compliance with the requirements set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the United States Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (HHS-OIG), the California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC), and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).

Perks

Competitive salary.

Hybrid schedule.

CalPERS retirement.

State of the art fitness center on-site.

Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision.

Life, short-term, and long-term disability options

Career advancement opportunities and professional development.

Wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance.

Flexible Spending Account Health Care/Childcare

CalPERS retirement

457(b) option with a contribution match

Paid life insurance for employees

Pet care insurance

Education & Requirements

Six (6) more years relevant professional experience in a health care environment, with an emphasis in fraud, waste, and abuse investigations, including Federal and State reporting requirements

Experience in health care fraud investigation, detection, and/or healthcare related specialty including but limited to; Pharmacy, DEM, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Hospice, Home Health, claims, or claims processing

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution required (preferably in a related field)

Masters degree from an accredited institution preferred

Accredited Healthcare Fraud Investigator (AHFI) certification required

Key Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of:

Managed Care, Medi-Cal, and Medicare programs as well as Marketplace

Compliance program principles and practices of managed care

Federal and state guidelines as well as ICD, CPT, HCPCS, coding

Strong analytical skills with emphasis on time management and project management

Exhibits exemplary verbal and written communication skills with thorough documentation, composing detailed investigative reports and professional internal and external correspondence

Interpersonal and presentation skills to communicate with internal departments and external agencies

Strong logical, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access

Demonstrated proficiency in data mining and the use of data analytics to detect fraud, waste, and abuse, including the utilization of pivot tables, formulas, and trending

Excellent interpersonal skills and business judgment

Proven ability to:

Lead a Team

Research, comprehend, and interpret various state specific Medicaid, Federal Medicare, and ACA/Exchange laws, rules and guidelines

Identify, research and comprehend medical standards, healthcare authoritative sources and apply knowledge to investigative approach

Interact with individuals at all levels

Exhibit forward thinking with high ethical standards and a professional image

Be collaborative and team oriented

Share information in an organized, clear, and timely manner, both verbally and in writing

Take initiative, possesses excellent follow-through and persistence in locating and securing needed information

Manage multi-tasks and changing priorities

Be detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to meet tight deadlines

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Pay Range $104,041.60 USD Annually - $137,841.60 USD Annually

Job Type Full-time

Pay $104,041.60 - $137,841.60 per year

Schedule

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Application Questions

Do you have comprehensive knowledge of managed care, medi-cal, and medicare programs?

Do you have experience leading healthcare investigations?

This position is on a hybrid work schedule. (Mon & Fri - remote, Tues - Thurs onsite in Rancho Cucamonga, CA). Would you have any complications with this schedule?

Education

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

FWA investigation in healthcare: 6 years (Required)

License/Certification

(AHFI) certification (Required)

Work Location Hybrid remote in Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

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