Job Description

UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

The Senior Investigator reports directly to the Manager of Investigations. The Senior Investigator is responsible for identification, investigation and prevention of healthcare fraud, waste and abuse. The Senior Investigator will utilize claims data, applicable guidelines and other sources of information to identify aberrant billing practices and patterns. The Senior Investigator is responsible to conduct investigations which may include field work to perform interviews and obtain records and/or other relevant documentation.

If you are located within the state of Texas, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:
* Investigate medium to highly complex cases of fraud, waste and abuse
* Detect fraudulent activity by members, providers, employees and other parties against the Company
* Develop and deploy the most effective and efficient investigative strategy for each investigation
* Maintain accurate, current and thorough case information in the Special Investigations Unit's (SIU's) case tracking system
* Collect and secure documentation or evidence and prepare summaries of the findings
* Participate in settlement negotiations and/or produce investigative materials in support of the later
* Research, query, analyze and interpret data pertaining to dental claims and fraud, waste and abuse of dental claims
* Collect, collate, analyze and interpret data relating to fraud, waste and abuse referrals
* Ensure compliance of applicable federal/state regulations or contractual obligations
* Report suspected fraud, waste and abuse to appropriate federal or state government regulators
* Comply with goals, policies, procedures and strategic plans as delegated by SIU leadership
* Collaborate with state/federal partners, at the discretion of SIU leadership, to include attendance at work-groups or regulatory meetings

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree or Associates degree 2+ years of equivalent work experience with healthcare related employment
* Intermediate knowledge and experience in state and federal regulatory FWA requirements
* Intermediate level of knowledge with local, state/federal laws and regulations pertaining to healthcare fraud, waste and abuse (FWA)
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, to include written and verbal forms of communication
* Intermediate knowledge and experience in health care (including dental) fraud, waste and abuse (FWA) investigations
* General knowledge of medical benefits, specialty benefits and pharmacy benefits
* General knowledge of Compliance Program policies, procedures and documentation standards
* Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
* Average skills in data manipulation
* Average skills in developing investigative strategies
* Ability to travel
* Ability to participate in legal proceedings, arbitrations, depositions, etc.
* Ability to develop goals and objectives, track progress and adapt to changing priorities
* Must live within the state of Texas
* Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time within the state of Texas
* If you need to enter a work site for any reason, you will be required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener. When in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are required to wear a mask in common areas. In addition, employees must comply with any state and local masking orders

Preferred Requirements:
* Specialized knowledge/training in healthcare FWA investigations
* Active affiliations:

-National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA)
* Accredited Health Care Fraud Investigator (AHFI)
* Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Medical - If applicable
* Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

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*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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