MMIS Reference Administrator at SMART TECH SKILLS LLC

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

MMIS Analysis, Medical Coding, CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, Claims Adjudication, Business Requirements Documentation, Stakeholder Collaboration, Medicaid Policy, Healthcare Insurance, Program Integrity, Medical Review, Functional Requirements, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Benefits: Competitive salary Location Fully Remote Candidate must be a South Carolina resident Must work Eastern Time Zone hours Experience Level Mid–Senior Level (5 or more years of relevant experience) Role Overview The MMIS Business Analyst and Medical Coding Specialist provides subject matter expertise supporting Medicaid Management Information System operations and change initiatives. This role focuses on medical coding maintenance, claims adjudication outcomes, and alignment of system updates with Medicaid policy and federal requirements. The position works closely with policy staff, IT developers, and stakeholders to ensure accurate implementation of coding changes and high-quality service delivery. Key Responsibilities MMIS Analysis & Support Investigate, analyze, and resolve complex MMIS-related issues Maintain deep knowledge of MMIS procedure codes, pricing logic, and claims processing workflows Ensure system updates and change requests result in expected adjudication outcomes for members and providers Supervise staff supporting MMIS updates and reference administration activities Medical Coding & Policy Alignment Support CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 code maintenance activities Review and analyze annual, quarterly, and ad hoc coding updates from CMS Serve as an approver within the code change and update lifecycle Ensure alignment between medical coding changes, Medicaid policy, and system functionality Business Requirements & Documentation Research and document business rules, functional requirements, and process models Maintain business rules and requirements repositories Ensure process documentation and training materials remain accurate and up to date Translate complex technical and policy concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership Serve as a subject matter expert for medical coding methodologies and Medicaid policy Lead meetings with stakeholders, process owners, and agency staff Facilitate collaboration between business, policy, and IT teams Participate in agency initiatives requiring coding and MMIS expertise Project Support & Continuous Improvement Support multiple concurrent initiatives with strong time management and prioritization Analyze, plan, execute, and evaluate agency priorities and initiatives Promote high customer service standards across stakeholder engagements Perform additional duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Health Information, Healthcare Administration, or related field, or equivalent professional experience 5 or more years of experience in healthcare insurance, medical review, program integrity, or appeals 5 or more years of experience working with IT developers or programmers in a payer environment 5 or more years of experience performing medical coding in a payer environment 5 or more years of experience translating ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding methodologies 3 or more years of clinical experience in a healthcare environment Strong experience supporting medical claims processing systems Ability to write and interpret business and functional requirements Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications 5 or more years of experience supporting policy remediation initiatives Experience with Optum Encoder or similar medical coding software Experience supporting government operations or managed care environments Core Skills & Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, project teams, and technical staff Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to manage multiple work efforts simultaneously This is a remote position.

Responsibilities

Provides subject matter expertise for Medicaid Management Information System operations, focusing on medical coding maintenance and claims adjudication. Collaborates with IT and policy teams to ensure system updates align with federal requirements and Medicaid policy.