Senior Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) Investigator

Job description

Looking for a way to make an impact and help people? Join PacificSource and help our members access quality, affordable care! PacificSource is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information or age. PacificSource values the diversity of our community, including those we hire and serve. We are committed to creating and fostering a work environment in which individual differences and diversity are appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths. The Senior Fraud, Waste and Abuse Investigator manages work related to fraud, waste and abuse audits and investigations across several independent and specialized teams. Functions include, conducting in depth investigations making decisions and recommendations on case direction, scope and timing; collaborating with managers and staff in Claims, Provider Network, Appeals and Grievances, Finance, Utilization Management and Analytics throughout the audit lifecycle; ensuring audit compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, contract requirements and company policies and procedures as they pertain to fraud, waste and abuse. Essential 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. * Develo To view the full job description please use the link below. https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjgxNDQ5Ljg3NjRAcGFjaWZpY3NvdXJjZWNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t