Fraud and Waste Investigator

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
 

The Fraud and Waste Professional 2 is responsible for conducting comprehensive investigations of reported, alleged or suspected fraud involving South Carolina's Medicaid Program.

The Fraud and Waste Professional 2 coordinates investigation with law enforcement authorities. Assembles evidence and documentation to support successful adjudication, where appropriate. Conducts on-site audits of provider records ensuring appropriateness of billing practices. Prepares complex investigative and audit reports. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures.

Use your skills to make an impact
 

WORK STYLE: 100% remote/work at home

WORK HOURS: Typical business hours are Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week in the associate's home time zone.

Required Qualifications

• MUST reside in South Carolina

• Strong clinical experience to include multiple practice areas

• At least 2 years of healthcare fraud Investigations and auditing experience

• Knowledge of healthcare payment methodologies

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Inquisitive nature with ability to analyze data to metrics

• Computer literate (MS, Word, Excel, Access)

• Strong personal and professional ethics

• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree and/or certifications (MBA, J.D., MSN, Clinical Certifications, CPC, CCS, CFE, AHFI).

• Bachelor's degree

• Understanding of healthcare industry, claims processing and investigative process development.

• Experience in a corporate environment and understanding of business operations

Additional Information - How we Value You
•    Benefits starting day 1 of employment 
•    Competitive 401k match  
•    Generous Paid Time Off accrual  
•    Tuition Reimbursement 
•    Parent Leave 
•    Go365 perks for well-being 

Work at Home Requirements

•    WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
•    A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.  
•    Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
•    A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

Interview Format 
As part of our hiring process, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology provided by Hire Vue/Modern Hire, a third-party vendor. This technology provides our team of recruiters and hiring managers an enhanced method for decision-making.

If you are selected to move forward from your application prescreen, you will receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a pre-recorded Voice Interview and/or an SMS Text Messaging interview.  If participating in a pre-recorded interview, you will respond to a set of interview questions via your phone. You should anticipate this interview to take approximately 10-15 minutes.

If participating in a SMS Text interview, you will be asked a series of questions to which you will be using your cell phone or computer to answer the questions provided.  Expect this type of interview to last anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Your recorded interview(s) via text and/or pre-recorded voice will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.

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Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

 

$65,000 - $88,600 per year

 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About us
 

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.