MedCost Hiring for Claims Quality Assurance Coordinator at United States Full Time

Under the direction of the Director or Finance, this role is part of a team responsible for the daily administration and development of the Quality Assurance program. This includes auditing of a variety of claims transactions. They will audit to ensure delivery of “best in class service” to our customers and aid in identifying recommendations for areas of quality improvement by diagnosing trends and training needs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct the pre-payment audit process including, but not limited to over dollar limit claims, flagged auto-adjudicated claims for audit, and new group initial check runs audits, according to MBS processing guidelines.
• Conduct the post-payment audits including targeted audits and random audits.
• Support management of and assess quality, by evaluating data from various sources including, but not limited to, undeliverable mail, incoming correspondence, returned checks and incoming inquiries.
• Provide feedback on areas for quality improvement by evaluating all source material owned by the Quality Team.
• Ensure all claims on audit hold are released for end of contract.
• Identify and recommend continuing education topics and trending errors.
• Support external claim audits as established quality owner on specific tasks identified. Participate in external audits including presenting audit scenarios to external auditors and discussing the outcome of the claim.
• Responsible for completion of quality assigned projects.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Qualifications:

Required

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years’ experience of advanced claims processing in PowerStepp
• Previous experience in administration of self-funded group health plans

Skills

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and Powerstepp claims platform.
• Knowledge of quality assurance terminology, methods, and tools
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Strong understanding of MedCost Benefit Services claims policies and procedures
• Ability to identify trending of errors and educational/training opportunities for analsyts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to shift priorities as needed to multi-task.
• Ability to work across departmental lines to meet company goals.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential personal health information and other sensitive information.

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