Iowa Clinical Investigator Consultant - Must Reside in Iowa
Sun LifeAbout the role
Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.
At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.
When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives.
DentaQuest manages dental and vision benefits for more than 33 million Americans. Our outcomes-based, cost-effective solutions are designed for Medicaid and CHIP, Medicare Advantage, small and large businesses, and individuals. With a focus on prevention and value, we aim to make quality care accessible to improve the oral health of all.
Job Description:
Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work in the contiguous states plus AK.
** Candidate must reside in the state of Iowa.
The Opportunity:
The Clinical Investigator is responsible for the retrospective review of paid claims and analysis of claims data to identify provider fraud, waste or abuse. The Clinical Investigator will conduct in-depth analysis, peer analysis trend analysis and statistical analysis to identify providers whose utilization patterns are outside of the expected norm from their peers in their assigned markets. They will have full responsibility for all contractual obligations for their assigned clients related to fraud, waste or abuse. The Clinical Investigator is responsible for the professional relationship with assigned clients related to fraud, waste and abuse and is responsible for all aspects of the investigative process from identification, initiation, completion and referral of the investigation as applicable. The Clinical Investigator is responsible for working with providers to educate, impose corrective action and to reach case resolution. The Investigator works closely with clients, managed care organizations, state agencies and law enforcement related to their investigations as required.
How you will contribute:
Responsible for clinical interpretation of dental radiographs.
Independently interpret utilization reports to detect patterns and potential areas of fraud, waste or abuse.
Query data to conduct comprehensive drill down data analysis to detect patterns and trends of under and over utilization.
Investigate provider and member fraud and abuse in assigned markets.
Manage multiple clients and associated provider networks related to fraud, waste and abuse investigation.
Work with and in consultation with DentaQuest Dental Directors during the investigative process to assure accurate and defensible clinical decisions.
Responsible for the accuracy of all investigative decisions and that the decisions are clinically sound, supported by appropriate and documented authority and defensible.
Assure all audit decisions are in compliance with Medicare regulations, State Medicaid Guidelines, DentaQuest Office Reference Manual and plan benefit limitations.
Assist management in overpayment negotiations with providers related to the results and findings of an investigation.
Responsible for the implementation and updating of all client processes related to Fraud, Waste and Abuse.
Maintain the professional relationship with assigned client contacts related to fraud, waste and abuse investigation.
Responsible for all investigation and client related communications to providers for provision of investigative facts and findings.
Responsible for all client facing meetings related to fraud, waste and abuse.
Track all investigative cases in accurate timeline format in inte
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