Workforce Classification:
Telecommuter
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As a Payment Integrity Specialist II, you will support the overall objectives of the Payment Integrity Office. In this role, you will support the execution of Premera’s corporate wide claim payment accuracy strategy through supporting implementation of new initiatives and serving as a payment integrity liaison across multiple internal departments, external vendors, and external health plans. You will collaborate within the payment integrity team to address inquiries from internal and external sources related to existing payment integrity programs, new initiatives, and payment integrity invoicing. This role will require claim payment accuracy experience, analytical skills, and solid communication and organizational adeptness.
This is a remote/telecommuter position, working from home.
What you’ll do:
Serve as a subject matter expert for claim payment accuracy including pre-payment claim editing, pre-payment claims auditing, contract compliance, post-payment payment integrity solutions, etc.
Coordinate with vendors, internal teams, and other health plans to maintain payment integrity solutions that increase claim payment accuracy.
Serve as the liaison and primary point of contact for Blue-to-Blue invoicing and vendor invoicing ensuring accurate and timely payment of invoices.
Collect, analyze, track, and ensure the integrity and timely payment of incoming and outgoing payment integrity invoices.
Proficiency with claim payment accuracy, claims processing, payment integrity tools, and claim payment issue resolution.
Effectively respond to payment integrity and invoicing inquiries from providers, internal teams, appeals, vendors, and other health plans.
Participate in technology/tool updates, testing, and troubleshooting with internal teams and external vendors.
Manage scope of multiple inquiries, projects, or audits under minimal direct supervision.
What you’ll bring:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or (4) years of work experience.
(2) years of analytical experience in a technical or business-related discipline, including (1) year of experience participating in medium to large size payment integrity projects.
Comprehensive knowledge of CPT, ICD10, HCPCS, or other coding structures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong analytical skills - demonstrated ability to effectively use Excel.
Proven experience building and maintaining positive work relationships with internal staff, external vendors, legal teams, and state and federal agencies.
Exceptional analytical skills - demonstrated ability to ensure reliability and relevance of data collected.
Excellent written communication skills - demonstrated ability to compose sensitive, non-routine correspondence requiring tact and diplomacy.
Excellent speaking and presentation skills - demonstrated ability to deliver presentations regarding controversial issues, ability to deliver talks and speeches before groups and audiences.
Exceptional problem-solving skills - demonstrated ability to solve a wide range of highly complex, multi-disciplinary problems, which must consider long-term company-wide planning.
Physical Requirements
The following have been identified as essential physical requirements of this job and must be performed with or without an accommodation:
This is primarily a sedentary role which requires the ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
This role requires the ability to keyboard and to communicate clearly and understandably in person and over the telephone.
Premera total rewards
Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:
Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.
Life and disability insurance.
Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.
Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.
Generous paid time off to reenergize.
Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.
For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.
Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.
Free convenient on-site parking.
Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.
Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more.
Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.
Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.
Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:
Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera, please contact Premera Human Resources via email at careers@premera.com or via phone at 425-918-4785.
Premera is hiring in the following states, with some limitations based on role or city: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin.
The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.
The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range.
National Salary Range:
$78,000.00 - $111,200.00National Plus Salary Range:
$78,000.00 - $126,800.00*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.
We’re happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. We’re committed to creating an environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.