Senior Investigator, Special Investigations Unit; Aetna SIU

Position: Senior Investigator, Special Investigations Unit (Aetna SIU)
Location: Maine

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Position Summary The Senior Investigator, Aetna Special Investigations Unit, 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.

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 FWACommunicate ideas on efficiency gains; provides input regarding controls for monitoring FWA among the business segments

Required Qualifications 3+ years investigative experience in healthcare fraud and abuse matters

Working knowledge of medical coding; CPT, HCPCS, ICD
10

Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel (pivot tables are a must, Power BI, etc.)Strong analytical ability to view and slice claims data in multiple facets

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%

Preferred Qualifications 5+ years investigative experience in healthcare fraud and abuse matters

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.)Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (5+ of working health care fraud, waste and abuse investigations)
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40

Time Type Full time

Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is:$46,988.00 - $This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

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