Job Description
1. Claims Processing & Adjudication
- Review and process outpatient, inpatient, and reimbursement claims.
- Validate claims against policy coverage, exclusions, and limits.
- Ensure completeness of documentation (medical reports, invoices, prescriptions, discharge summaries).
- Validate medical coding (ICD, SBS) and ensure alignment with diagnosis and treatment.
- Assess medical necessity and appropriateness of services.
- Flag suspected overutilization, billing errors, duplications, upcoding, unbundling or inflated charges. and abuse, or fraud cases.
2. Policy Compliance
- Adhere to internal policies, SOPs, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CCHI in KSA).
- Apply contract terms (network agreements, tariffs, co-payments, deductibles).
3. Cost Control & Optimization
- Support cost-containment initiatives.
- Perform detailed review for high-value claims and agree on deals when applicable.
4. Communication & Coordination
- Liaise with healthcare providers for missing or unclear information through MCU team.
- Coordinate with medical approvals team when needed.
- Respond to internal queries (customer service, medical network, complaints, finance).
5. Turnaround Time (TAT) Management
- Process claims within defined SLA timelines.
- Prioritize urgent or high-value claims.
- Maintain productivity and quality benchmarks.
6. Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA)
- Identify suspicious claims and escalate as per protocol.
- Support investigations by providing medical insights.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Medicine (BS/MD).
Experience:
- 1-3 years of experience in medical insurance.
- KSA regulatory and market knowledge
- Claims processing and auditing
Personal Attributes/ Skills:
Analytical and Decision-Making Skills:
- Ability to assess medical requests critically and make sound medical and technical decisions based on guidelines.
- Strong attention to detail for accurate documentation and reporting.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in using claims management software and other healthcare IT systems.
- Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation.
Time Management:
- Proven ability to handle high volumes of requests efficiently without compromising quality or compliance.
- Meet deadlines for all assigned tasks.
Teamwork:
- Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Problem-Solving:
- Quickly resolves Claims issues with professionalism and accuracy.
Preferred Attributes:
- Strong understanding of medical adjudication processes, medical terminology, and insurance claims.
- Ability to make accurate, timely decisions based on medical guidelines and claims software.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to ensure all claims are processed efficiently.
Others:
- Fluency in English/Arabic
Benefits found in job post
- Medical insurance