Policy Research Analyst

Work Shift

Payment Policy Research Analyst & Technical Writer is responsible for the identification, development & presentation of new policy-related medical cost savings opportunities on behalf of Sentara Health Plan (SHP). You will assess new opportunities based on data insights leveraging tools, policies, industry trends & by soliciting input from subject matter experts across SHP. You will work with internal & external business constituents to determine opportunities for growth w/in our core payment/reimbursement policies & be responsible for savings delivery through deployment.

• Research & assessment of internal payment policies & payment solutions in relation to competitors & industry standards to identify new cost savings opportunities
• Determine potential strategies &/or solutions to achieve identified cost savings such as policy development or enhancement, authorization criteria & process, contract strategy, claims editing & more
• Establish strong relationships with internal & external stakeholders to define, align & deliver payment initiatives & new/enhanced policy development in support of health plan goals

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Bachelor Level Degree (Preferred)
• 3 years Health plan experience or 3 years Medical coding, required
• 3 years Health plan claim auditing or appeals, preferred
• BS/BA/Advanced degree in health care or medical field preferred

Remote Work Schedule Opportunity

Experience managing multiple concurrent projects & meet tight delivery timelines

• Intermediate computer skills with Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook with minimal supervision
• Excel - Create spreadsheets, manipulate data & create pivot tables/reporting
• Knowledge of statistical methods used in the evaluation of healthcare claims data
• Professional & Institutional reimbursement experience includes coding certifications
• Reimbursement policy &/or technical writing experience for development & publication

The base pay range for full-time employment is $ - $ annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Note:

If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

• Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays);
  Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

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