Medicaid Claims Analyst

Medicaid Claims Analyst

6month initial contract

$28-$32/HR (based on health benefits)

Schedule: Flexible (Between 7am-9am start - Between 4pm-6pm end)

HYBRID (Tuesday-Thurs IN OFFICE & Mon and Fri REMOTE)

*Training 1-2 weeks onsite*

Parsippany, NJ

Orion Group is currently seeking a Medicaid Claims Analyst to work a Hybrid position for our multinational generic pharmaceutical drug manufacturer in Parsippany, NJ.

The Medicaid Claims Analyst is responsible for Medicaid Drug Rebate process which includes validating, verifying, disputing when necessary, and remitting payment for assigned state Medicaid agencies, SPAPs and Supplemental Rebates.

The Medicaid Claims Analyst is accountable for submitting payments within deadlines and in compliance with CMS guidelines and companies rebate contract terms.

This position also provides assistance in resolving dispute resolution, weekly pay run activities, SOX audits, system upgrade/implementation and ad hoc analysis.

Medicaid Claims Analyst Responsibilities

• Work with assigned states to get Medicaid Summary invoice, summary data file and Claim Level Invoice each quarter and review to ensure completeness of information received.
• Upload data into Medicaid systems and authorize transactions.
• Document errors and perform research.
• Conduct initial quality check on summary data on all claim submissions to ensure rebate eligibility and data consistency.
• Perform Claim Level Detail validation.
• Review suspect claim records and determines if record should be disputed for payment.
• Resolve disputes and propose recommended amounts to be paid for historical outstanding utilization that is routinely submitted with Medicaid claims.
• Must have ability to work independently and make recommendation on state disputes, apply proper amounts to be paid & ensure CMS codes are applied correctly; notify states of results/findings.
• Complete Medicaid analyzes and documentation on assigned states/programs.
• Communicate to manager for key findings and changes to state programs.
• Provide backup for Medicaid team members in any necessary functions and work with team to establish best practices within company Medicaid work environment.
• Work with assigned states to get Medicaid Summary invoice, summary data file and Claim Level Invoice each quarter and review to ensure completeness of information received.
• Upload data into Model N / Medicaid systems and authorize transactions.
• Document errors and perform research 5%
• Conduct initial quality check on summary data on all claim submissions to ensure rebate eligibility and data consistency 5%
• Perform Claim Level Detail validation.
• Review suspect claim records and determines if record should be disputed for payment. 5%
• Resolve disputes and propose recommended amounts to be paid for historical outstanding utilization that is routinely submitted with Medicaid claims.
• Must have ability to work independently and make recommendation on state disputes, apply proper amounts to be paid & ensure CMS codes are applied correctly; notify states of results/findings. 5%
• Complete Medicaid analyzes and documentation on assigned states/programs. Communicate to manager for key findings and changes to state programs. 5%

Medicaid Claims Analyst Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience, training and/or direct work related experience.
• Prior Medicaid Claim processing experience with a Pharmaceutical and/or med Device company , state and/or state agency or as Medicaid consultant or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2+ years pharmaceutical experience; Medicaid Claim processing function; manipulation of large datasets, negotiation/conflict resolution.
• System Implementation and report writing.
• Knowledge of the Model N or Revitas/Flex Medicaid and/or Flex Validata system (or other comparable system) and advance Microsoft Excel skills
• Familiar with CMS Medicaid rules and state specific issues.
• Up to date knowledge on Medicaid Validation rules and issues with 340B covered entities
• Strong ability to organize and manipulate large volume of data in various formats
• Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in data processing and reviews.
• Medicaid, Government Pricing and Rebate Pharmaceutical industry experience/knowledge prefer.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.