Healthcare Management Administrators

Compensation

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HMA is the premier third-party health plan administrator across the PNW and beyond. We relentlessly deliver on our promise to provide medium to large-size employers with customized health plans. We offer various high-quality, affordable healthcare plan options supported with best-in-class customer service. We are proud to say that for three years, HMA has been chosen as a ‘Washington’s Best Workplaces’ by our Staff and PSBJ™. Our vision, ‘Proving What’s Possible in Healthcare™,’ and our values, People First!, Be Extraordinary, Work Courageously, Own It, and Win Together, shape our culture, influence our decisions, and drive our results. What we are looking for: We are always searching for unique people to add to our team. We only hire people that care deeply about others, thrive in evolving environments, gain satisfaction from being part of a team, are motivated by tackling complex challenges, are courageous enough to share ideas, action-oriented, resilient, and results-driven. What you can expect: You can expect an inclusive, flexible, and fun culture, comprehensive salary, pay transparency, benefits, and time off package with plenty of personal development and growth opportunities. If you are looking for meaningful work, a clear purpose, high standards, work/life balance, and the ability to contribute to something important, find out more about us at: https://www.accesshma.com/ How YOU will make a Difference: The Claims Operations Manager will oversee the end-to-end processing of healthcare claims. The manager is responsible for leading the HMA Claims Operations staff and their daily work requirements. Leveraging metrics and forecasts; they prioritize workload and resourcing to maximize operational production in partnership with vendor resources and liaisons. The manager will lead a team responsible for claims intake, pricing, adjudication, coordination of benefits and issue resolution while driving operational excellence What YOU will do: Direct supervisory responsibilities: Manages and coaches individual contributor’s performance and quality. Assess and manages claims inventory: Tracks and manages inventory trends and proactively adjusts resource levers as needed to maximize productivity Manage daily operations of claims processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with healthcare policies and federal guidelines Create daily updates for management team flagging production rates, critical issues and areas of escalation in real time Monitor and resolve pricing discrepancies impacting claims adjudication and provider payments. Lead initiatives to improve pricing workflows, automation, and system performance. Vendor auditing &QA: Leads vendor audits and manages reporting to ensure vendor quality. Apply subject matter expertise to the business of claims processing and operations Manage to vendor agreements, proactively identify and flag issues, escalate appropriately Develop and maintain workflows and documentation specific to claims processing. Train and coach staff and vendors on claims processes as needed Motivate talent: Ability to motivate and lead team members and vendors in accordance with HMA values and objectives Talent planning: Proactively review and assess talent. Continually develop and/or recruit talent to meet objectives Knowledge, Experience and Attributes: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience Minimum 5 years’ of claims operations experience, self-funded health plan experience is a plus Minimum 2 years’ of people leading experience Experience with claims platforms such as HealthEdge, Mphasis, or Facets Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 coding, and reimbursement methodologies. Strong understanding of provider contract terms, fee schedules, and pricing models (e.g., DRG, APC, RBRVS). Proven ability to manage and develop a team of highly skilled staff Proven ability to manage and interact with vendors to support execution of work within the SLA’s established Compensation: The base salary range for this position in the greater Seattle area is $100,000-$123,000 and varies dependent on geography, skills, experience, education, and other job or market-related factors. Performance-based incentive bonus(es) is available. Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information are accurate as of this posting date. HMA reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. In addition, HMA provides a generous total rewards package for full-time employees that includes: Seventeen (IC) days paid time off (individual contributors) Eleven paid holidays Two paid personal and one paid volunteer day Company-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance Company-paid disability, life, and AD&D insurances Voluntary insurances HSA and FSA pre-tax programs 401(k)-retirement plan with company match Annual $500 wellness incentive and a $600 wellness reimbursement Remote work and continuing education reimbursements Discount program Parental leave Up to $1,000 annual charitable giving match How we Support your Work, Life, and Wellness Goals At HMA, we believe in recognizing and celebrating the achievements of our dedicated staff. We offer flexibility to work schedules that support people in all time zones across the US, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Employees have the option to work remotely or enjoy the amenities of our renovated office located just outside Seattle with free parking, gym, and a multitude of refreshments. Our performance management program is designed to elevate career growth opportunities, fostering a collaborative work culture where every team member can thrive. We also prioritize having fun together by hosting in person events throughout the year including an annual all hands, summer picnic, trivia night, and a holiday party. We hire people from across the US (excluding the state of Hawaii and the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco.) HMA requires a background screen prior to employment. Protected Health Information (PHI) Access Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA); employees may encounter protected health information (PHI) in the regular course of their work. All PHI shall be used and disclosed on a need-to-know-basis and according to HMA’s standard policies and procedures. HMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about HMA, visit