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Claims Configuration Analyst

AT Healthfirst
Healthfirst

Claims Configuration Analyst

New York, NY

Description and Requirements

The Claims Configuration Analyst is responsible for assisting in the evaluation, design, testing and configuration of required claims business rules. The incumbent of this position must possess strong analytical skills, with the ability to perform complex claims business rules set up requirement analysis in a fast-pace environment. The Claims Configuration Analyst serves as a subject matter expert (SME) on both corporate projects and departmental business initiatives that require claims configuration modifications within the claims processing system.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the on-going evaluation of configuration for new and existing claims business rules including member benefits, claims editing, reference data and system functionality within the claims processing system.
  • Analyze explanation of coverage documents to assist with determining best approach for configuring benefits offered including member cost shares, deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums.
  • Assist in the setup of code sets and defining pre-authorization guidelines used in claims configuration to drive application of medical policy and accurate claims payment.
  • Liaison with applicable departments to gather claims configuration requirements and provide feedback to stakeholders regarding feasibility of claims business rule and program changes.
  • Collect and analyze data to assess and resolve operational obstacles to claims configuration design optimization.
  • Perform root-cause analysis on claims configuration issues across all products, document results and present business impact analysis for proposed claims configuration changes.
  • Develop explanatory information for other departments to better understand claims configuration across products.
  • Identify ways to enhance performance management and operational reports related to new claims configuration processes.
  • Monitor existing system functionality and make claims configuration recommendations, where appropriate, to maintain acceptable levels of automation in claims adjudication and accurate claims payment.
  • Aid in the creation test scripts, including regression testing cases, to validate claims configuration against source documentation.
  • Assist with organizing the release of claims configuration changes to production to reduce the potential for migration conflict.
  • Ensure the quality and integrity of claims configuration change requests using production validation and audit strategies.
  • Provide project and informational updates to management as available and/or assigned.
  • Collaborate with business units to understand strategic goals and promote an environment conducive to creativity, change and information exchange.
  • Additional duties as assigned

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Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  • Previous managed care/health plan experience in an operations department where you have you have been responsible for implementing or configuring claims business into plan systems.
  • Experience delivering claims configuration processes within an Operations or Product Management environment.
  • Experience gathering and communicating complex claims configuration requirements in a simple and easy to understand manner to other staff. As the SME, the Claims Configuration Analyst will need to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, including technical staff, internal non-technical staff, testing teams, and business stakeholders.
  • Experience gathering and converting data into written narratives that will be used for updating project stakeholders and to make recommendations on claims configuration system changes needed.
  • Hands-on experience with rules based table driven claims and eligibility administration systems (i.e. PowerMHS or any other claims processing systems).
  • Proficiency in medical terminology, medical coding (CPT4, ICD9 or ICD10, and HCPCS), provider contract concepts and common claims processing/resolution practices.
  • Experience using project tracking, testing and requirement tools (i.e. MS Project, SharePoint or any other time management system).
  • Experience with MS Excel functions that include creating standardized reports, utilizing vLookups, pivot tables, filtering and formulas to generate desired results.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
  • Demonstrate consistent multi-tasking skills and planning for prioritizing workload within tight deadlines.
  • Experience troubleshooting and solving claims configuration related issues.
  • Experience with VBA and/or Tableau, and Macros and building tables for reporting purposes.
  • Experience with SAS for running queries
  • Experience with SmartDraw for creating workflows

Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities: N/A

License/Certification: NA

Hiring Range:

  • Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $67,200 - $97,155
  • All Other Locations (within approved locations): $59,800 - $88,910

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in "good faith" would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: healthfirst-R019285
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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