POSITION SUMMARY: Operating under general direction from the SIU Director, the Clinical Investigator II serves as the Special Investigations Unit’s clinical subject matter expert responsible for identifying, investigating, and preventing healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA). Exercising independent judgment, this role evaluates clinical medical necessity, leads complex provider investigations and medical audits, and collaborates with regulatory agencies and law enforcement. The position routes key deliverables through Director approval, has no direct reports, and exists to safeguard plan assets and ensure quality member care. Position: Clinical Investigator Department: BMCHP Compliance Schedule: Full Time ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Leads clinically complex FWA investigations, including medical record audits (on-site and desk) and provider and member interviews, to determine whether services are supported, medically necessary and properly documented. Prepares investigative reports with findings, corrective action recommendations, and agency referrals, and maintains accurate, timely records in Case Shield and departmental FWA databases. Partners with internal departments (e.g., Claims, Medical Management, Legal, Provider Relations) to implement corrective actions such as provider education, prepayment review, payment suspension, and overpayment recovery; manages corrective action and repayment plans and processes claims in SIU pend queues. Serves as the SIU's clinical resource, answering clinical questions from investigators and the team on medical necessity, coverage policies, and documentation. Triages incoming referrals and allegations using clinical judgment, claims, and prescribing data to determine the investigative pathway and identify high-risk or medically unnecessary services and outlier providers, pharmacies, and members. Conducts data mining and analyzes anti-fraud platform intelligence to identify potential FWA and helps refine clinical detection algorithms. Supports law enforcement investigations and prosecutions, including testimony, and prepares regulatory reports and subpoena responses. Serves as one of the Plan's points of contact with NH and/or MA state agencies and as a liaison for vendor FWA activities, keeping the SIU Director informed of regulatory, vendor, and investigative developments. (The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required). JOB REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in nursing and five years of experience in a healthcare payer environment, healthcare fraud control, or a comparable investigative role, case management, utilization review, or claims auditing; or equivalent combination of education and experience. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Advanced degree in Nursing or related clinical discipline (e.g., MSN, PA, PharmD, DPT, or other healthcare-related master’s degree). Experience in managed care, including Medicaid Managed Care and Medicaid fraud detection functions such as an SIU, Program Integrity Unit, RAC, or MFCU. Clinical experience in a behavioral health setting. Experience with Facets claims processing, external auditing, medical record review, or claims processing. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: Clinical licensure in Massachusetts or New Hampshire (e.g. APRN, RPh, LICSW, LMHC, PharmD, RN) Professional certification in healthcare fraud investigation or examination, including Accredited Health Care Fraud Investigator (AHFI), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Health Care Anti-Fraud Associate (HCAFA) required within 12 months of start date. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED: Healthcare coding certification (e.g., CPC, CCS, or CCS-P.) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs): Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel pivot tables. Ability to develop investigative strategies for complex, clinically sensitive fraud cases. Strong verbal and written communication skills to present investigative findings to, and exchange information with, internal and external audiences. Ability to review, proofread, and edit investigative reports and regulatory submissions for accuracy and completeness. Analytical skill to aggregate, triangulate, and evaluate data from disparate sources, including clinical records, claims history, and provider billing patterns Foundational understanding of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding methodologies Compensation Range: $78,000.00- $113,000.00 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment. Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too. Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request. Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment. 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