Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for all Configuration Information Management operational activities for the assigned team, including accurate and timely implementation and maintenance of critical information on claims databases. Validate data to be housed on databases and ensure adherence to business and system requirements of Health Plans as it pertains to contracting, benefits, prior authorizations, fee schedules, and other business requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Leadership, Management, Strategic Capability, Talent Management, Compliance

• Strategically plans, leads, and manages the overall Configuration staff and workflow processes.

Planning

Continuously identify and execute opportunities for operational efficiency and develop a best practice approach to assigned operational areas to accomplish the organization and department goals.

Ensure appropriate resources are available to achieve department goals. Communicate any needed resources, rationale, and deficiencies to Leadership.

Identify and implement strategic process improvements with valuable ROI

Leadership

Promote the success of the company.

Focus on the overall goals for the department and Molina.

Lead department to make it a high performing unit. Implement policy and procedure as appropriate.

Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence

Ensure quality work is being delivered.

Management

Responsible for the department's overall performance. Meet and exceed all performance metrics and department goals.

Understand conflicts with teams and provide solutions.

Ensure all team members comply with company and legal requirements.

Tasks are completed with accuracy and efficiency. Sets the right priorities and systematically identifies the root cause of challenges.

Ensure staff have all the resources they need to perform at an elevated level.

Conduct performance reviews, training, and corrective action as appropriate.

Technical knowledge/skills/abilities:

• Establishes and maintains benefits, provider contracts, fee schedules, claims edits, and other system settings in the claim payment system.

• Directs the development and implementation of contract and benefit configuration as well as fee schedules.

• Directs the implementation and maintenance of member benefits in the claims payment system and other applicable systems.

Business Acumen/Collaboration/Communication

• Supports critical business strategies by providing systematic solutions and or recommendations on business processes.

Plan for long-term success of the department and individual Health Plans with a focus on goals and improvement to daily operations.

Build and maintain strong trusted relationships with key stakeholders such as the Health Plan and other departments utilizing excellent communication and collaboration skills. Present data and opportunities to Health Plan for collaboration and accountability.

Coordinate activities of assigned work function and/or department with related activities of other work functions and/or departments to ensure efficiency and proper prioritization.

Utilizes superior judgement in evaluating various approaches to limit risk and communicating risk to appropriate stakeholders.

Ensures appropriate follow up and communication occurs on items assigned directly, and to team members.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate complex information in an easy-to-understand manner

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Understanding of complex payment methodologies

Understanding of complex configuration solutions

Advanced knowledge of health care benefits.

Advanced knowledge of Excel

SQL knowledge preferred

Advanced knowledge of healthcare claims and claim processing from receipt through encounter submission.

Ability to adopt and utilize work tracking software

Coding certification preferred

Experience with QNXT and/or NetworX Pricer (both preferred)

Job Qualifications

Required Education:

Graduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience:

7-9 Years

Preferred Education:

Graduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience:

10+ Years

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

Pay Range: $96,325.57 - $208,705.4 / ANNUAL

*Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.