Special Investigation Unit Investigator

Job description

Position Purpose: Conduct fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) investigations by reviewing referrals, claims data, medical records, provider information, and other relevant evidence to identify potential misconduct and support case resolution. Document investigative activities, prepare reports and referrals, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and support program integrity efforts while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and organizational standards. Conducts fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) investigations utilizing referrals, claims data, medical records, interviews, data analytics, and other investigative resources to identify potential misconduct and support case resolution. Analyzes, documents, and maintains investigative activities, findings, recommendations, and outcomes in accordance with established procedures, regulatory requirements, and service standards. Reviews claims, medical records, provider billing practices, enrollment information, financial records, and other documentation to identify potential fraud, waste, abuse, overpayments, or compliance concerns. Prepares investigative reports, case summaries, referrals, and supporting documentation for internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies, law enforcement entities, and other authorized parties, as appropriate. Collaborates with internal business partners, compliance, legal, provider and payment integrity teams, and external agencies to coordinate investigative activities, support corrective actions, recoveries, and case resolution efforts. Supports audits, overpayment identification and recovery efforts, regulatory responses, special projects, and other program integrity initiatives. Maintains compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, contractual requirements, privacy standards, investigative protocols, and organizational policies and procedures. Monitors for emerging fraud schemes, billing irregularities, and trends that may present risks to healthcare programs and recommend appropriate actions for further review. Supports investigative case progression through onsite audits, visits, drive-by and additional investigative activities such as a member, provider, witness interviews, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree Business, Criminal Justice, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field; or equivalent experience (or) An Associates or Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field; (or) employment as an investigator in the MMCO's SIU on or before the effective date of this SubPart required Experience analyzing healthcare claims, medical records, billing and coding documentation, provider data, financial information, or related records to support investigations and case development, preferred. preferred Minimum of five (5) years in healthcare field working in fraud, waste and abuse investigations and audits, (or) five years of insurance claims investigation experience or professional investigation experience with law enforcement agencies, (or) seven years of professional investigation experience involving economic or insurance related matters. Licenses/Certifications: Accredited Healthcare Fraud Investigator (AHFI), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)[MF1.1], Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA), or other related investigative, auditing, or compliance certification. preferred Pay Range: $56,200.00 - $101,000.00 per year At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday. Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law , including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act