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Iowa Clinical Investigator Consultant - Must Reside in Iowa

Des Moines, Iowa, USFull-time$54k–$81k2026-10-02 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid · United States

Core

Retrospective review of paid dental claims and analysis of claims data to identify provider fraud, waste, or abuse.

Role type

Senior clinical investigator (fraud, waste, and abuse)

Builds

Fraud detection and recovery processes for Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare Advantage, and commercial dental plans

Domain

Healthcare insurance + fraud investigation

Required skills

Clinical interpretation of dental radiographs, dental procedures and terminology knowledge, data analysis (utilization reports, trends), regulatory compliance (Medicare, Medicaid), provider relationship management, negotiation, case resolution, documentation

Preferred skills

Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist, Dental Utilization Management or Review experience, general computer software (Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe)

Responsibilities

Interpret utilization reports to detect patterns of fraud, waste, or abuse; Query data to conduct comprehensive drill down data analysis; Investigate provider and member fraud and abuse; Manage multiple clients and associated provider networks; Work with Dental Directors to assure accurate and defensible clinical decisions; Assist management in overpayment negotiations; Maintain professional relationships with state Medicaid agencies and law enforcement; Track investigative cases in internal database; Prepare recovery documents for processing

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC