Cost Avoidance Specialist I

Under the direction of the Cost Avoidance Supervisor, the Cost Avoidance Specialist I monitors activities related to cost savings and recoveries of medical claim payments; identifies and verifies members other health coverage (OHI), updates system and recovers overpayment, and researches and validates provider refund checks. The Cost Avoidance Specialist interfaces with all departments in an information sharing capacity to promote proper payment procedures and timely cost effectiveness in claims payments.