Overview
Clinical Medicare Outreach and Education Specialist (HH & H) role at WPS—A health solutions company. The specialist develops and delivers educational content to the provider community regarding current and upcoming CMS regulations, creates and develops educational materials, hosts events, and analyzes data to improve provider education and reduce billing errors in a fast-paced, remote environment. The education is provided to Medicare providers such as physicians, non-physician practitioners, nurses, therapists, coders, billers, and compliance staff to help them understand the Medicare program and be informed about changes. The role focuses on ensuring a positive customer experience through relationship building with providers, CMS, and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver educational content related to CMS regulations for Medicare providers (e.g., physicians, non-physician practitioners, nurses, therapists, coders, billers, compliance staff).
- Create and develop educational materials, host events, and analyze data to improve provider education and reduce billing errors.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Claims, Appeals, Systems, Medicare Internal Processes, Provider Enrollment) to communicate identified issues to Provider Outreach & Education (POE) staff.
- Establish and maintain a POE Advisory Group (POE AG) to assist contractors in the creation, implementation, and review of provider education strategies and efforts.
- Assist providers in developing best practices to avoid coverage and billing errors and protect the Medicare Trust Fund.
- Coordinate outreach activities to increase provider engagement and awareness of organizational services, programs, and initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Health Education, Nursing or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.2+ years as a Medical Review Nurse Analyst with Medicare principles and guidelines.3+ years in a role supporting Medicare.1+ years specifically in Medicare communications.Demonstrated experience developing educational materials and presentations.Extensive knowledge of Medicare Part A, Part B and / or Home Health and Hospice program guidelines and POE processes.Solid knowledge of medical billing, coding, and insurance processes.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and delivering training via various platforms (e.g., YouTube Channel, WebEx).Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.Ability to travel for onsite training and education sessions (approximately 15% travel).Preferred Qualifications
4+ years of clinical nursing experience.CMS knowledge of Home Health and Hospice programs.Strong facilitation, presentation, and training experience for large groups.Experience processing Home Health and Hospice appeals.MAC contractor experience with FISS, MCS and MAS systems.Remote Work & Technical Requirements
Remote work allowed; wired internet connection required.High-speed cable or fiber internet; minimum 10 Mbps downstream and 1 Mbps upstream.Review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information.Salary & Location
Salary Range : $61,000 ~ $95,000. Base pay may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience and may fall outside this range.Work Location : Remote; approved states include Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.Benefits
Remote and hybrid work optionsPerformance bonus and / or merit increases401(k) with company matchCompetitive paid time offHealth, dental, and telehealth services start Day 1Professional and Leadership Development ProgramsOther benefits listed at the company careers pageAbout WPS
WPS is a not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor based in Madison, Wisconsin. We provide services to beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for active-duty and retired military personnel. WPS emphasizes an open and empowering employee experience and values diverse perspectives.
Compliance & Screening
This position supports services under CMS contract(s). Roles are subject to applicable federal regulations, CMS contract requirements, and WPS policies, including data security, privacy, confidentiality, and program integrity. CMS contractors and personnel may be subject to background screening prior to access to information systems and sensitive data.
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