What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Claims Operations position at HMSA?
- Design and lead execution of strategic plans to streamline operations, reduce claim turnaround time, meet accuracy requirements and improve first-pass adjudication rates.
- Ensure all claims are processed in accordance with member benefits, provider contracts, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
- Drive operational quality programs, ensure we are adhering to industry standards and best practices, and support internal and external audits.
- Partner with IT department and external service providers to enhance claims platforms and integrate automation, AI, and data analytics tools where applicable.
- Ensure cost containment through fraud prevention, coordination of benefits (COB), subrogation, and provider contract enforcement.
- Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, from the proper documentation of current state processes to proposing new solutions consistent with the future state.
- Work with production leadership and business areas to develop relevant, timely, and effective training related to organizational changes and quality issues.
- Performs all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned or directed.
- Support relationship(s) with service providers as applicable.