Peraton

Medicaid Auditor/Investigator

Peraton
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $51,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in conducting compliance audits and data analysis within Medicaid programs, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations. Proficient in identifying compliance exceptions and presenting findings effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Medicaid Compliance AuditingData AnalysisResearch SkillsMicrosoft ExcelHealthcare Auditing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Conduct audits and reviews of Medicaid programs for compliance with federal and state requirements
  • Recover over-payments resulting from non-compliance
  • Research and interpret laws and regulations
  • Perform data analysis and draw conclusions
  • Conduct compliance audits, claim submission audits, and focused audits
  • Organize and analyze billing patterns
  • Conduct interviews and obtain statements from beneficiaries, recipients, and others
  • Identify findings, compliance exceptions, conflicts of interest, and improper payments
  • Organize case files and document all steps taken
  • Provide progress reports and audit status updates
  • Present data-verified concerns and regulatory violations, including fraud schemes
  • Compose correspondence, reports, and referral summary letters
  • Work independently or as part of a team under general supervision
  • Ensure projects are timely, complete, and accurate
  • Participate in meetings and attend training

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 2 years with BS/BA or 6 years with a high school diploma
  • Experience in accounting or a closely related business field, law enforcement, health science, or a related field
  • Knowledge of internal audit/investigative policies and operating principles
  • Understanding of Medicare/Medicaid or healthcare auditing
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Excel
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Candidates must reside within the Northeast Jurisdiction: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, or Virginia

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Employees may be eligible for overtime
  • Shift differential may be available
  • Discretionary bonus may be available

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Hard Skills
Compliance AuditsData AnalysisBilling Pattern AnalysisInternal Audit PoliciesRegulatory Interpretation
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationIndependent Work
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office
Industry Keywords
MedicaidMedicareHealthcareFraud DetectionAudit Reporting