Fraud and Waste Investigator Job at Humana, Columbus, OH

  • Humana
  • Columbus, OH

Job Description

Become a part of our caring community

Humana is looking for an experienced Healthcare Investigator to join its industry leading Special Investigations Unit. Do you enjoy speaking with members, providers, and other industry colleagues? Do you thrive on solving problems and thinking outside the box? Are you self-driven and enjoy being proactive? But, most of all do you have a passion for combating Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in the Health Care Industry? If this resonates with you, then you should strongly consider this amazing opportunity to join Humana's SIU.

The Fraud and Waste Professional conducts investigations of allegations of fraudulent and abusive practices. The Fraud and Waste Professional work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

The Fraud and Waste Investigator collaborates in investigations 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 investigative and audit reports. Begins to influence department's strategy. Makes decisions on issues regarding technical approach for project components. Exercises good judgment with considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.

In order to thrive in this role, the following attributes and experience would be helpful:

  • Self-starter and organized

  • Interview skills and able to conduct a thorough investigation to maintain compliance with Humana and governmental requirements

  • Able to collaborate with internal and external partners (Law Enforcement, Legal, Compliance).

  • Comfort with data analysis (Excel, Access, PowerBI), report writing, and creating/presenting via PPT or other platform

  • Performing Investigative research and medical record reviews

  • CPT code experience

  • Experience with testifying in Court

This role will regularly engage with all of the following:

  • o Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement

  • o Humana Legal and Outside Counsel

  • o Internal Compliance

  • o Market Areas

  • o Clinical Teams

  • o Business areas for all product lines (Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial)

  • o Industry Trend areas

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

  • Experience in a corporate environment and understanding of business operations

Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

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, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About us

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our 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 and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at?Humana.com?and at?CenterWell.com.

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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.

Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Apprenticeship, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Work from home, Home office

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