SIU Investigator

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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, document, and maintain investigative activities, findings, recommendations, and outcomes in accordance with established procedures, regulatory requirements, and service standards.
• Review claims, medical records, provider billing practices, enrollment information, financial records, and other documentation to identify potential fraud, waste, abuse, overpayments, or compliance concerns.
• Prepare investigative reports, case summaries, referrals, and supporting documentation for internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies, law enforcement entities, and other authorized parties, as appropriate.
• Collaborate 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.
• Support audits, overpayment identification and recovery efforts, regulatory responses, special projects, and other program integrity initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, contractual requirements, privacy standards, investigative protocols, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Monitor for emerging fraud schemes, billing irregularities, and trends that may present risks to healthcare programs and recommend appropriate actions for further review.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Criminal Justice, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field; or equivalent experience required. 2+ years Fraud, waste, and abuse investigations, healthcare investigations, claims audits, payment integrity, healthcare compliance, law enforcement investigations, or a related investigative field 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.
• Licenses/Certifications: Accredited Healthcare Fraud Investigator (AHFI), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA), or other related investigative, auditing, or compliance certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Compliance with all policies and standards.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in healthcare regulations and compliance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

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.