EmblemHealth

Senior Quality Analyst (Claims)

EmblemHealth$90K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required; additional experience or training may substitute for education
  • 3-5 years of relevant work experience in auditing and process improvement
  • Extensive experience in quality and root cause analysis is necessary
  • Knowledge of insurance coding and claims processing is essential
  • Familiarity with EmblemHealth processes and the Facets system is preferred
  • Strong problem-solving skills along with verbal and written communication proficiency are required
  • Advanced computer skills, especially in Cognos, MS Excel, and MS Access, are needed.

Responsibilities

  • Perform post-payment audits to ensure accuracy in claim payments
  • Conduct cycle time analyses and audits to identify root causes
  • Verify the resolution of service inquiries from groups, providers, and subscribers
  • Execute special audits as directed by senior management
  • Assist Business Transformation Leaders with problem analysis for process improvements
  • Evaluate management responses to audit findings and negotiate disputed recommendations
  • Analyze audit results to pinpoint and recommend corrective actions
  • Make cost-effective suggestions for process enhancements
  • Collaborate with various departments to address audit findings and needed system modifications
  • Engage in external audit processes by coordinating responses to specific issues
  • Review new product or system implementations as requested
  • Ensure system data files are updated and compliant with contractual benefits.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Engagement in cross-functional business transformation initiatives
  • Collaborative work environment across various departments
  • Potential for involvement in impactful special projects
  • Flexibility in applying problem-solving and analytical skills in real-world scenarios
Full Job Description
Summary of Position
  • Perform audits and/or provide oversight and guidance to Claim Auditors in completing comprehensive random audits of claims, membership and service inquiry adjustment transactions.
  • Determine the root causes of error and recommend appropriate corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence of these errors.
  • Support cross-functional Business Transformation initiatives with quantitative transactional analyses and sample audits.
  • Support Business Transformation Leaders leading business improvement and integration projects with problem definition and resolution.


Principal Accountabilities
  • Perform timely post-payment audits of all claim types to verify the accuracy of the claim payment and processing.
  • Perform cycle time analysis and audits of EmblemHealth of root cause and corrective actions
  • Perform comprehensive audits of service inquiry adjustment transactions to verify that inquiries from groups, providers and subscribers are resolved accurately and timely.
  • Conduct special audits as directed by senior management, including subcontracted operational capabilities.
  • Provide problem definition/analysis support to the Business Transformation Leaders and their associated process improvements projects.
  • Review and evaluate management responses and corrective action plans related to audit findings; negotiate disputed findings and recommendations with area management.
  • Analyze all audit results and identify the root causes of errors.
  • Develop appropriate and cost-effective recommendations
  • Work with Claims, PFO, PNM, Membership and IT to identify any required system logic modifications related to audit findings.
  • Participate in the external audit process, provide instruction to the auditors, research and coordinate responses to specific audit issues or to questions as directed by departmental management.
  • Perform comprehensive reviews of new product or system implementations, as requested by management.
  • Verify that applicable system data files are updated and claims are accurately adjudicated in accordance with contractual benefit provisions in conjunction with the reviews.
  • Regular attendance is an essential function of the job. Perform other duties as assigned or required.


Qualifications

Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications
  • Bachelor's Degree required; Additional year of experience and/or specialized training may be used in lieu of educational requirement


Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • 3 - 5 years relevant work experience, preferably in auditing and improving operational processes required
  • Prior extensive experience in quality and/or root cause analysis required
  • Prior knowledge in insurance coding and/or claims experience required
  • Knowledge of EmblemHealth's processes and Facets system preferred
  • Strong problem solving and verbal and written communication skills required
  • Advanced PC literacy with emphasis on Cognos, MS Excel and MS Access required

About EmblemHealth

EmblemHealth is a non-profit health insurance company based in New York City. It is one of the largest non-profit health insurers in the United States, serving over 3 million people. EmblemHealth offers a range of health insurance plans, including HMO, PPO, and EPO plans, as well as Medicare and Medicaid plans. The company also offers wellness programs and disease management services. EmblemHealth was formed in 2006 through the merger of Group Health Incorporated (GHI) and the Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP). The company has offices in New York City and Albany, New York.
Learn more about EmblemHealth
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$100 million
Founded
2006
5 Year Trend
-5%
Revenue
$10 billion
NASDAQ

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