Claims Examiner II

Role Overview

• Adjudicate medical, dental and mental health claims in accordance and compliance with plan provisions, state and federal regulations, and CareOregon policies and procedures.
• Re-adjudicate, adjust or correct claims, including some complex and difficult claims as needed.
• Consistently meet or exceed the quality and production standards established by the department and CareOregon.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Collaborate and share information with Claims teams and other CareOregon departments to achieve excellent customer service and support organizational goals.
• Determine eligibility, benefit levels and coordination of benefits with other carriers; recognize and escalate complex issues to the Lead or Supervisor as needed.
• Investigate third party issues as directed.
• May review, process and post refunds and claim adjustments or re-adjudications as needed.
• Report any overpayments, underpayments or other possible irregularities to the Lead or Supervisor as appropriate.
• Generate letters and other documents as needed.
• Proactively identify ways to improve quality and productivity.
• Continuously learn and stay up to date with changing processes, procedures and policies.
• Perform work in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision and values.
• Support the organization’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals.
• Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization’s strategic goals.
• Adhere to the organization’s policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Medical Claims Examiner or other role that requires knowledge of medical coding and terminology (e.g., medical billing, prior authorizations, appeals and grievances, health insurance customer service, etc.)
• Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, Revenue, CDT and ICD-10 coding
• Understanding of or ability to learn state and federal laws and other regulatory agency requirements that relate to medical, dental, mental health and health insurance industry and Medicaid/Medicare industry
• Ability to perform fast and accurate data entry
• Strong spoken and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills (ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel) and learn new systems as needed
• Good customer service skills
• Strong analytical and sound problem-solving skills
• Detail orientation
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups
• Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions
• Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress
• Ability to see, read, hear, speak, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/day
• Ability to lift, carry, reach and/or pinch small objects for at least 1-3 hours/day

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• health savings account
• flexible spending account(s)
• lifestyle spending account
• employee assistance program
• wellness program
• discounts
• multiple supplemental benefits (e.g., voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pre-tax parking, pet insurance, 529 College Savings)
• strong retirement plan with employer contributions
• paid holidays
• volunteer time
• jury duty
• bereavement leave