Role Description
The Assistant Vice President leads claims staff and oversees medical excess and reinsurance claims operations and payment integrity activities supporting reinsurers, issuing carriers, managing general underwriters (MGUs), risk-bearing entities, and other excess risk programs. The role is accountable for client service, technical claim oversight, quality assurance, staff development, workflow management, and timely delivery of assignments.
Qualifications
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Seasoned experience (10 years +) of progressively increasing responsibility in medical claims management, managed care claims operations, health plan administration, payment integrity, provider risk management, including employer stop loss and/or medical excess claims.
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Leadership experience managing claims professionals, workflows, quality, and client deliverables.
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Strong knowledge of self-insured plans, managed care concepts and risk sharing arrangements, medical and pharmacy claims, claim processing platforms, relevant contracts, and supporting documentation.
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Working knowledge of CMS regulations, Medicare and Medicaid programs and fee schedules, medical terminology, and coding.
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Excellent leadership, client service, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
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Manage claims staff, including Claims Directors, Claims Examiners, and Claims Assistants, with responsibility for coaching, performance management, workload oversight, and development.
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Assign work, monitor priorities and productivity, to ensure assignments are completed accurately and on schedule.
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Provide training, peer review, feedback, and management coverage as needed.
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Oversee assigned client accounts and serve as a senior contact for clients, intermediaries, and internal colleagues.
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Lead communications regarding claim status, findings, deliverables, and issue resolution.
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Review complex or escalated claims and ensure supporting documentation is obtained and maintained.
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Support client retention, account transitions, and business development activities as requested.
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Oversee complex Medical Excess of Loss, Provider Excess of Loss, HMO Reinsurance, and Employer Stop Loss specific excess claims and reinsurance matters.
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Review and interpret insurance policies, reinsurance agreements, summary plan descriptions, provider contracts, risk-sharing arrangements, health plan and TPA agreements, and claim data to determine coverage and reimbursement.
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Apply knowledge of medical and pharmacy claims, reimbursement methodologies, medical coding, CMS regulations, and Medicare and Medicaid programs and fee schedules.
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Use internal and external claims systems, including the Claims Adjudication System, to manage claim data and workflows.
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Monitor quality standards, maintain review records, and address operational or service risks.
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Prepare or review client reports, savings reports, invoices, and other recurring deliverables.
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Improve claims procedures, controls, reporting practices, and workflow efficiency.
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Collaborate with leadership on staffing, operational planning, and special projects; travel occasionally for audits, projects, or client meetings.
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