Investigator

You could be the one who changes everything for our 26 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Applicants for this job have flexibility to work from home and must reside in Louisiana

Position Purpose: Investigate allegations of potential healthcare fraud and abuse activity. Assist in planning, organizing, and executing claims investigations or audits that identify, evaluate and measure potential healthcare fraud and abuse.

• Conduct investigations of potential waste, abuse, and fraud
• Document activity on each case and refer issues to the appropriate party
• Perform data mining and analysis to detect aberrancies and outliers in claims
• Develop new queries and reports to detect potential waste, abuse, and fraud
• Provide case updates on progress of investigations and coordinate with Health Plans on recommendations and further actions and/or resolutions
• Assist with complex allegations of healthcare fraud
• Prepare summary and/or detailed reports on investigative findings for referral to Federal and State agencies
• Complete various special projects and audits

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Criminal Justice, Healthcare, related field or equivalent experience.

1+ years of medical claim investigation, medical claim audit, medical claim analysis, or fraud investigation experience.

Knowledge of Microsoft Applications, medical coding and terminology preferred.
 

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.