Senior Investigator

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Senior Investigator managing fraud, waste, and abuse audits across independent teams at PacificSource. Conducting investigations and ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities:

  • Independently plan, conduct, and manage prompt, thorough onsite and desk-top investigations of health care claims.
  • Thoroughly document investigative findings and actions to create comprehensive case files in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Proactively utilize available analytic resources to identify patterns of potential Fraud, Waste and Abuse, initiating audits when necessary.
  • Conduct fact-finding interviews with internal staff, external providers, patients and other relevant parties regarding medical and behavioral health services initiating investigations when necessary.
  • Utilize available Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools to verify provider licenses, research criminal history, disciplinary actions, financial assets and liabilities.
  • Attend and participate in regional FWA Task Force and other state or federal meetings.
  • Establish and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of current state and federal reporting requirements ensuring FWA reporting is received, summarized, catalogued, and disseminated to the appropriate agencies.
  • Ensure regulatory reporting is developed, accurate, and submitted timely.
  • Serve as an internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) on matters related to auditing and FWA.
  • Develop and conduct internal FWA related training.
  • Collaborate with government agencies during audits, investigations and Requests for Information (RFI).
  • Present and discuss case findings and recommendations in case review meetings with department and company management.
  • Participate in the development and presentation of FWA reporting for the Corporate Compliance Committee and the Audit and Compliance Committee of the Board.
  • Coordinate and manage the production of investigative materials in support of settlement negotiations.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience conducting complex healthcare fraud investigations required.
  • Significant experience in facilitating audit activities across specialized teams required.
  • Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with internal and external stakeholders, in both written and verbal form, required.
  • Ability to independently research, understand and interpret complex healthcare claims data, civil and criminal laws, and contract requirements required.
  • Experience in navigating case management, claims and OSINT platforms preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, criminal justice, or related field or a combination of equivalent education and experience is required.
  • Ability to obtain Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or equivalent certification within 24 months of employment required.

Benefits:

  • Flexible telecommute policy
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Incentive program
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k) plan
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement and training
  • Life insurance
  • Options such as a flexible spending account