Job description

Claims Examiner II
Los Angeles CA
12+ Months

Must Have Skills:
1-2 years experience with Medical Claims Healthcare Industry is a must Fully Vaccinated Able to work 8am-5pm onsite

What are the nice-to-have skills?
5 years of Medical Claims Examiner Great Communication, verbal, written, etc High Sense of Urgency

Job Summary
The Claims Examiner II is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of direct contract and delegated claims per regulatory and contractual guidelines, which includes:

• Processing claims for all lines of business.
• Process all claims type as needed.
• Monitoring itemized billings for excessive charges, duplications.
• Ensuring that all work meets quality guidelines and is performed within acceptable time frames.
• Reviewing claims for required information, pending claims when necessary, maintaining a follow-up system, and updating and releasing pending claims when indicated.
• Meeting and exceeding performance measurements for Claim Examiners as required by the department to meet regulatory compliance.
• Assisting management with onsite training as needed.
• Assist Claims Examiner III as needed for special requests.

Duties

• Process incoming claims: Determine correct level of reimbursement based on established criteria, provider contract, participating provider group, health plan and regulatory provisions;
• Process all claims eligible Or ineligible for payment accurately and conforming to quality, production standards and specifications in a timely manner; Document provider claims/billing forms to support payments/decisions.
• Negotiate reimbursement amounts for out-of-network claims; Identify dual coverage, Potential third party savings/recovery;
• Maintain department databases used for report production and tracking on-going work; Claims will be processed within the contractual and/or regulatory time frames within or less than 45 working days and as supported by the departmental policies. (60%) Perform special projects and ad-hoc reporting as necessary. Projects will be complete and reports will be generated within the specific time frame agreed upon at the time of assignment. (15%) Assist management with in-house and on-site training as offered to employees, contracted partners and providers. (5%) Work with internal departments to resolve issues preventing claims processing or enhancing processing capabilities. May assist in testing, changing, analyzing and reporting of specific enhancements. (5%) Attend meetings as required.
• Claims Department/Operations Division will be represented at internal and external meetings. (5%) Perform other duties as assigned. (10%)

Education Required
High School Diploma/or High School Equivalency Certificate

Education Preferred
Associate's Degree

Experience
Required:
At least 0-2 years of healthcare claims processing experience in a managed care environment.
Preferred:
Previous Medi-Cal or Medicare claims processing experience and knowledge of AB1455 regulations.

Skills
Required:
Ability to operate PC-based software programs or automated database management systems. Strong communication skills with excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to self-manage in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, standard claims forms and physician billing coding, ability to read/interpret contracts, standard reference materials (PDR, CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS), and complete product and Coordination Of Benefits (COB) knowledge. Moderate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90001: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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