Audit/Investigation Intake Analyst

SafeGuard Services (SGS), a subsidiary of Peraton, performs data analysis, investigation, and medical review to detect, prevent, deter, reduce, and make referrals to recover fraud, waste, and abuse.

We are looking to add a Fraud Investigation Analyst to our SGS team of talented professionals.

What you'll do:

The position is expected to perform investigations of medical professional service providers and develop cases for future action, including referral to law enforcement, education, over payment recovery and other administrative actions. Will work with internal resources and external agencies to develop investigations and corrective actions as well as respond to requests for data and support.

An investigator uses good judgment and may work independently with minimum supervision and direction.
• An investigator conducts preliminary analysis of provider data, billing patterns, and case documentation to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Vet matters by checking for ongoing or prior reviews, ensuring issues are not duplicative or outside contractual scope.
• Perform deconfliction with partner agencies (CMS, State Medicaid agencies, Managed Care Organizations, etc.) to ensure investigative efforts are not duplicative, and to determine lead ownership.
• Document vetting outcomes including reference numbers, case status, partner contacts, and rationale for continuation, reassignment, or closure.
• The investigator also may work as part of a team as there may be times when the investigator needs to work with state and/or federal investigators and other personnel.
• Draft, recommend, and process administrative remedies including payment overpayment determinations, and referrals.
• Prepare clear, defensible reports to CMS, state agencies, and/or law enforcement partners in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Support partner agencies with rebuttals, appeals, and settlements related to administrative findings.
• An investigator handles multiple caseload assignments concurrently; organizes and analyzes evidentiary patterns; interviews and obtains statements from witnesses and others.
• Investigators may also be required to complete investigative reports that apply regulations or rules to the program(s) affected by the behavior being investigated. There may also be times when the investigator will need to apply federal or state laws.
• Investigators are expected to research and understand the relevant offenses being investigated; conduct efficient and effective investigations concerning those alleged offenses and detect or verify suspected violations; obtain information and evidence by observation, record examination, and interview.
• Investigators then analyze the results of the investigation to ascertain if the allegations have been corroborated and work with others to determine the appropriate steps that need to be taken to address the issues.
• As part of an investigation, the investigator will need to prepare correspondence; be objective and accurate and communicate with others with tact.
• There may be times when investigators need to react to unplanned situations, be flexible in planning their activities and adopt effective courses of action.
• As investigators will be working with health privacy information, they also must maintain confidentiality and understand all the laws, rules and regulations concerning health privacy.

Basic Qualifications:

• 4 years with AS/AA; 2 years with BS/BA; 6 years with no degree
• Investigative experience
• Strong investigative skills
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Strong PC knowledge and skills
• U.S. citizenship required
• Must reside within the NE Jurisdiction which include the states of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, and Part B claims in the counties of Arlington and Fairfax and the city of Alexandria in Virginia

The most competitive candidates will have:

• Strong background in investigations.
• CFE or AHFI certifications
• Experience in reviewing claims for technical requirements, performing medical review, and/or developing fraud cases
• Knowledge of investigative practices regarding healthcare providers.
• Knowledge of Medicare and/or Medicaid programs and the rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Background in evaluating, reviewing and analyzing medical claims and records
• Ability to learn and operate a variety of data systems, equipment and tools used in investigations

Essential Functions:

• This position may require the incumbent to appear in court to testify to work findings.
• Ability to perform research and draw conclusions
• Ability to present issues of concern, citing regulatory violations, alleging schemes or scams to defraud the Government
• Ability to organize a case file, accurately and thoroughly document all steps taken
• Ability to compose correspondence, reports and referral summary letters
• Ability to educate providers, provider associations, law enforcement, other contractors and beneficiary advocacy groups on program safeguard matters
• Ability to communicate effectively, internally and externally
• Ability to interpret laws and regulations
• Ability to handle confidential material.
• Ability to report work activity on a timely basis.
• Ability to work independently (with general oversight) and as a member of a team to deliver high quality work
• Ability to attend meetings, training, conferences, overnight travel required.

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