Encounter Data Specialist

Job TitleEncounter Data Specialist
LocationDelta Dental MI-Okemos-DDPM
Location SpecificsThis is a hybrid position, both in-office and remote.
Requirements

Position requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field and five years of experience identifying, analyzing, or resolving business, system, or process issues in the administration of health plan benefits. Previous experience in the administration of Medicare and/or Medicaid programs and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid regulations and guidelines is preferred. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.
Position requires knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications; strong verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical skills; the ability to work independently and as part of a team; the ability to manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines; and the ability to identify and resolve complex problems using independent judgement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. 

Description

This is a hybrid position, both in-office and remote.

Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana is a leader in dental benefits, plus so much more.

We improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and our corporate giving builds healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. We devote our time, talents and financial resources to improve oral and overall health, and we invest in initiatives that support youth, education, workforce and economic development.

We are a force for good--part of the reason why employees find working at Delta Dental fulfilling. Delta Dental companies nationwide comprise the Delta Dental Plans Association, which provides coverage to more than 83 million Americans and operates two of the nation's largest networks of participating dentists. For more, visit www.deltadentalmi.com and www.vibrantcommunities.com, and apply online at www.deltadentalmi.com/careers.

Job Summary:

Analyzes, corrects, and recommends solutions to internal and external stakeholders regarding Encounter Data issues, policies, processes, requirements, and records.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. Corrects rejected encounters in compliance with internal and external processing guidelines and best practices.
2. Researches, reviews, and interprets Encounter Data to identify potential issues and address rejected records.
3. Monitors, manages, and audits encounter submissions to ensure timely and accurate file submission and processing.
4. Develops, maintains, and updates all encounter policies and procedures.
5. Monitors related processes to ensure internal and external requirements are met, partners with functional areas to maintain claims system support tables, and performs data entry or general data maintenance for eligibility, providers, fee sets, and benefits for related records.
6. Conducts root cause analysis for encounter errors reviews results, processes, and/or system programming with other departments to minimize repeat issues.
7. Creates and maintains an encounter error library, policies and procedures to correct rejected encounters, and daily and weekly reports.
8. Analyzes trends of rejected encounters, identifies opportunities for improvement, and recommends solutions.
9. Develops and tests internal audit and Integrated Data Management reports to prevent rejections and oversees the completion of audit reports in other departments.
10. Establishes and maintains strong relationships with internal and external plans, partners, and other stakeholders to correct, prevent, and resolve encounter errors.
11. Serves as a subject matter expert and internal consultant on Encounter Data, policies, processes, corrections, and provides training to internal stakeholders regarding regulatory changes.
12. Leads and participates in Encounter Data and compliance meetings as assigned.
13. Oversees compliance with data integrity policies for all system configurations.

Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above.

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