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Senior Investigator, Special Investigations Unit (Aetna SIU)
full-timeUnited States$46k - $122k

Summary

Location

United States

Salary

$46k - $122k

Type

full-time

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About this role

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary
- Conducts investigations to effectively pursue the prevention, investigation and prosecution of healthcare fraud and abuse, to recover lost funds, and to comply with state regulations mandating fraud plans and practices.
- Conducts investigations of known or suspected acts of healthcare fraud and abuse.
- Communicates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies as appropriate in matters pertaining to the prosecution of specific healthcare fraud
cases.
- Investigates to prevent payment of fraudulent claims committed by insured's, providers, claimants, customer members, etc.
- Facilitates the recovery of company and customer money lost as a result of fraud matters.
- Provides input regarding controls for monitoring fraud related issues within the business units.
- Delivers educational programs designed to promote deterrence and detection of fraud and minimize losses to the company
- Maintains open communication with constituents within and external to the company.
- Uses available resources and technology in developing evidence, supporting allegations of fraud and abuse.
- Researches and prepares cases for clinical and legal review.
- Documents all appropriate case activity in tracking system.
- Makes referrals and deconflictions, both internal and external, in the required timeframe.
- Cost effectively manages use of outside resources and vendors to perform activities necessary for investigations.
- Exhibits behaviors outlined in Employee Competencies
- Attending and presenting at quarterly state meetings.

Required Qualifications
- 1+ years' experience working with Medicaid.
- 3+ years' in healthcare field working in fraud, waste and abuse investigations and audits.
- Proficient in researching information and identifying information resources.
- Experience working in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook products.
- Experience working with database search tools and use in the Intranet/Internet to research information.
- Ability to utilize company systems to obtain relevant electronic documentation.
- Ability to travel and participate in legal proceedings, arbitrations, depositions, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of New Jersey Medicaid

- Credentials such as a certification from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE)
- An accreditation from the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (AHFI).
- Billing and Coding certifications such as CPC (AAPC) and/or CCS (AHIMA)
- Knowledge of Aetna's policies and procedures

- Ability to interact with different groups of people at different levels and provide assistance on a timely basis.

Education

- Bachelor’s degree and/or an Associate’s degree with three additional years working in health care fraud, waste, and abuse investigations and audits.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$46,988.00 - $122,400.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. 
 

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

  • Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.

  • No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

  • Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/30/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Other facts

Tech stack
Healthcare Fraud Investigation,Fraud Prevention,Communication,Research,Microsoft Office,Database Search Tools,Legal Proceedings,Education Programs,Documentation,Case Management,Fraud Detection,Customer Interaction,Analytical Skills,Problem Solving,Collaboration,Time Management

About CVS Health

CVS Health is the leading health solutions company, delivering care like no one else can. We reach more people and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and over 300,000 dedicated colleagues.

Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by simplifying health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Follow @CVSHealth on social media.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1963

What you'll do

  • Conduct investigations to prevent and prosecute healthcare fraud and abuse, and facilitate the recovery of lost funds. Communicate with law enforcement and maintain documentation of case activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does CVS Health pay for a Senior Investigator, Special Investigations Unit (Aetna SIU)?

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What does a Senior Investigator, Special Investigations Unit (Aetna SIU) do at CVS Health?

As a Senior Investigator, Special Investigations Unit (Aetna SIU) at CVS Health, you will: conduct investigations to prevent and prosecute healthcare fraud and abuse, and facilitate the recovery of lost funds. Communicate with law enforcement and maintain documentation of case activities..

Why join CVS Health as a Senior Investigator, Special Investigations Unit (Aetna SIU)?

CVS Health is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company. The Senior Investigator, Special Investigations Unit (Aetna SIU) role offers competitive compensation.

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