Senior Investigator (Aetna SIU)

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WEST VIRGINIA RESIDENCY REQUIRED

As a Senior Investigator you will conduct high level, complex investigations of known or suspected acts of healthcare fraud and abuse. Routinely handles cases that are sensitive or high profile, those that are national in scope, complex cases involving multi-lines of business, or cases involving multiple perpetrators or intricate healthcare fraud schemes.

• Investigates to prevent payment of fraudulent claims submitted to the Medicaid lines of business
• Researches and prepares cases for clinical and legal review
• Documents all appropriate case activity in case tracking system
• Facilitates feedback with providers related to clinical findings
• Initiates proactive data mining to identify aberrant billing patterns
• Makes referrals, both internal and external, in the required timeframe
• Facilitates the recovery of company and customer money lost as a result of fraud matters
• Provides on the job training to new Investigators and provides guidance for less experienced or skilled Investigators.
• Assists Investigators in identifying resources and best course of action on investigations
• Serves as back up to the Team Leader as necessary
• Cooperates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of healthcare fraud and abuse matters.
• Demonstrates high level of knowledge and expertise during interactions and acts confidently when providing testimony during civil and criminal proceedings
• Gives presentations to internal and external customers regarding healthcare fraud matters and Aetna's approach to fighting fraud
• Provides input regarding controls for monitoring fraud related issues within the business units

• WEST VIRGINIA RESIDENCY REQUIRED

• 3-5 years investigative experience in the area of healthcare fraud and abuse matters.
• Working knowledge of medical coding; CPT, HCPCS, ICD10
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel (must know how to do pivot tables).
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Proficient in researching information and identifying information resources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% (approx. 2-3x per year, depending on business needs)

• Previous Medicaid/Medicare investigatory experience
• Exercises independent judgement and uses available resources and technology in developing evidence, supporting allegations for fraud and abuse.
• Credentials such as certification from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE), or an accreditation from the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (AHFI)
• Knowledge of Aetna's policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of complex clinical issues.
• Competent with legal theories.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with different groups of people at different levels in any situation.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (3-5 years of working health care fraud, waste and abuse investigations).

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.