Demo

Senior Analyst, Claims Research

Molina Healthcare Group
Long Beach, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary

Must reside in Florida.

Provides senior level analyst support for claims research activities. Ensures timely and accurate resolution of provider submitted claims issues/inquiries. Leverages deep understanding of medical claims processing, analytical skills, root-cause analysis, and regulatory interpretation to effectively triage issues to facilitate complex/high priority claims investigation or correction. Develops remediation strategies, ensures timely and accurate claims project execution, and drives continuous improvement in claims performance and compliance.

Essential Job Duties

• Leverages claims subject matter expertise and advanced analytical skills to conduct research and analysis for provider claims issues, requests, and inquiries, and provide recommendation for remediation and resolution.
• Evaluates claims using standard principles and applicable state specific policies and regulations to identify claims processing errors.
• Advises on complex claims issues and ensures compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Interprets, communicates, and presents, clear in-depth analysis of claims research results, root-cause analysis, remediation plans and fixes, overall progress, and status of impacted claims.
• Assists with reducing re-work by identifying and remediating claims processing issues.
• Conducts root-cause analysis to identify and resolve systemic claims processing errors.
• Locates and interprets regulatory and contractual requirements to ensure compliance in claims adjudication and remediation processes.
• Expertly tailors existing reports or available data to meet the needs of the claims research issue/project.
• Applies claims processing and technical knowledge to appropriately define a path for short/long-term systematic or operational claims fixes.
• Leads and manages complex claims research projects initiated through provider inquiries, complaints, internal audits, or legal requests.
• Develops, tracks, and/or monitors remediation plans, ensuring claims reprocessing projects are completed accurately and on time.
• Provides in-depth analysis and insights to leadership and operational teams; presents findings, progress updates, and results in a clear and actionable format.
• Takes lead in provider update meetings; clearly communicates findings, proposed solutions, and status updates.
• Fields claims questions from the operations team.
• Appropriately conveys claims-related information and tailors communication based on targeted audiences
• Proactively identifies and recommends updates to policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and job aids to improve claims quality and efficiency.
• Collaborates with internal/external departments and leadership to define claims requirements and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborates with multiple departments to define and implement long-term solutions related to claims issues and efficiencies.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams on claims-related projects; completes tasks within designated/accelerated timelines to minimize provider/member impacts and maintain compliance.
• Provides training, mentoring and support to new and existing claims research team members.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in medical claims processing/research and/or health care operations, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Strong medical claims processing experience across multiple states, markets, and claim types.
• Advanced experience with Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace claims.
• Advanced knowledge of medical billing codes and claims adjudication processes.
• Advanced proficiency in claims management systems and data analysis/research tools.
• Expertise in regulatory and contractual claims requirements and root-cause analysis.
• Strong data research and analysis skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time-management skills, and ability to manage simultaneous projects and tasks to meet internal deadlines.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and collaborate cross-functionally across a highly matrixed organization.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies.
• Project management experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, and ability to tailor complex information for diverse audiences, including senior leadership and providers.
• Microsoft Office suite (including Excel), and applicable software programs proficiency.

#PJClaims

#LI-AC1

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

Job Info

Job Identification: 2037688

Job Category: Operations

Posting Date: 2026-06-09T20:53:31 00:00

Job Schedule: Full time

Salary.com Estimation for Senior Analyst, Claims Research in Long Beach, CA
$93,578 to $110,078
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Senior Analyst, Claims Research?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Senior Analyst, Claims Research career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$78,860 - $101,439
Income Estimation: 
$94,044 - $119,611
Income Estimation: 
$87,788 - $104,837
Income Estimation: 
$70,647 - $86,374
Income Estimation: 
$123,613 - $165,638
Income Estimation: 
$69,116 - $84,792
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Molina Healthcare Group

  • Molina Healthcare Group Long Beach, CA
  • Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Leads and manages team responsible for provision of support center customer service excellence to meet the need... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Molina Healthcare Group Long Beach, CA
  • Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Job SummaryProvides support for multi-functional clinical project management activities, including implementation of new pr... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Molina Healthcare Group Long Beach, CA
  • Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Provides screening, preventive primary care and medical care services to members - primarily in non-clinical se... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Molina Healthcare Group Long Beach, CA
  • Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Provides lead level analyst support for advanced provider data management (PDM) activities including analyzing ... more
  • 2 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Senior Analyst, Claims Research jobs in the Long Beach, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Molina Healthcare Group Long Beach, CA
  • Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Provides analyst support for claims research activities including reviewing and researching claims to ensure re... more
  • 2 Months Ago

  • Molina Healthcare Group Long Beach, CA
  • Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION SUMMARY: Performs research and analysis of complex healthcare claims data, pharmacy data, and contract data regard... more
  • 2 Months Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!