Partnership HealthPlan of California

Claims Specialist

Job Locations US-CA-Fairfield | US-CA-Eureka | US-CA-Auburn | US-CA-Chico | US-CA-Redding | US-CA-Santa Rosa
Job ID
2026-4299
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Hiring Range
$36.00 - $45.01

Overview

To support the Claims Department in maintaining pended claims and claim adjustments within
established guidelines. Reviews and processes complex claims, and supports claims examining.

Responsibilities

  •  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    - Researches and processes claim adjustment requests.
    - Participates in special claim adjustment projects as assigned.
    - Assists in maintaining pended claim reports and files within established department
    guidelines and program policies.
    - Performs claims examining functions as assigned.
    - Performs claims customer service functions as assigned.
    - Assists in training claims staff as needed.
    - Monitors efficiency of operations and provides feedback to management on possible
    effective procedure changes.
    - Records daily production statistics and related activities on appropriate reports; turns all
    logs and reports into the Claims Supervisor.
    - Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

 

Education and Experience

 

 

Minimum three (3) years claims examining experience; or Partnership claims
examining experience and completion of Partnership claims training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience; College course
work in business or related field preferred.

 

 

Special Skills, Licenses and Certifications

 

Familiarity with Medi-Cal and/or managed care claims processing.
Knowledge of CPT, HCPC procedure coding, and ICD-9 diagnostic
coding. Knowledge of Partnership Claim Policy and Procedures, EDS provider
manual guidelines, Title 22 regulations and any other required policies,
procedures, regulations, and manuals. Typing speed 30 wpm and
proficient use of 10-key calculator. Valid California driver’s license and
proof of current automobile insurance compliant with Partnership policy are
required to operate a vehicle and travel for company business.

 

 

Performance Based Competencies

 

 

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively
exercise good judgment within scope of authority and handle sensitive
issues with tact and diplomacy. Ability to work on multiple tasks within
established time frames and sometimes with conflicting priorities. Good
organizational skills with ability to maintain accurate records and
documentation of actions and decisions.

 

 

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Ability to use a computer keyboard; more than 80% of work time is spent
in front of a computer monitor. When required, ability to move, carry, or
lift objects of varying sizes, weighing up to 25 lbs. Ability to attend offsite meetings as required.

 

 

 

All HealthPlan employees are expected to:

 

  • Provide the highest possible level of service to clients;
  • Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees 
  • Maintain safe practices; and
  • Abide by the HealthPlan’s policies and procedures, as they may from time to time be updated.

 

HIRING RANGE:

 

$36.00 - $45.01

 

 

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

 

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive or definitive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or work environment change.

 

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