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Director, Audit Services - Community First Health Plans CFHP at University Health

University Health No longer available $40 - $91/year

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY /RESPONSIBILITIES

Community First Health Plans, Inc. (Community First) is a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) providing health care services to Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare, and Marketplace recipients. Community First also provides commercial and self-funded insurance to members. Community First must ensure that all operations are aligned with the regulatory requirements of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). Collaborates with all leaders and departments throughout the course of the audit function, promoting a team-oriented environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree is required in accounting or healthcare-related field with at least three years' experience in professional healthcare audit services, interpretation of Texas Medicaid Managed Care regulations, Texas Department of Insurance regulations, and/or HHSC OIG Medicaid Managed Care SIU regulations. Experience with anti-fraud detection and prevention is required. A master's degree in accounting or related field is preferred. Supervisory experience is preferred. Experience with NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR) audits and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is preferred. Must possess at least one or more relevant professional certifications (i.e., CHC, CIA, CPA, CFE). Preference will be given to a Certified Internal Auditor with AHIMA Coding Certification. Expert knowledge of ICD, CPT, HCPCS coding classifications and DRG, APC, and ASC payment methodology is highly desirable.

$83k - $189k is fair for Medical and Health Services Managers nationally

National salary averages
$83k - $189k
↓ 16% vs typical senior-level
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$70k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $219k

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Senior roles pay 83% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

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Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Moderate
Mobility
High mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: All experience levels

Where to negotiate

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Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

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Job Growth →
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Specialize
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Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.

+23%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
62,100 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Good time to build expertise—demand will chase supply.

Labor data: BLS 2024