Manager, Clinical Cost Containment

HMA is the premier third-party health plan administrator across the PNW and beyond. We relentlessly deliver on our promise to provide medium to large-size employers with customized health plans. We offer various high-quality, affordable healthcare plan options supported with best-in-class customer service.
We are proud to say that for three years, HMA has been chosen as a ‘Washington's Best Workplaces' by our Staff and PSBJ™. Our vision, ‘Proving What's Possible in Healthcare™,' and our values, People First!, Be Extraordinary, Work Courageously, Own It, and Win Together, shape our culture, influence our decisions, and drive our results.
What we are looking for: We are always searching for unique people to add to our team. We only hire people that care deeply about others, thrive in evolving environments, gain satisfaction from being part of a team, are motivated by tackling complex challenges, are courageous enough to share ideas, action-oriented, resilient, and results-driven.
What you can expect: You can expect an inclusive, flexible, and fun culture, comprehensive salary, pay transparency, benefits, and time off package with plenty of personal development and growth opportunities. If you are looking for meaningful work, a clear purpose, high standards, work/life balance, and the ability to contribute to something important, find out more about us at: https://www.accesshma.com/
How YOU will make a Difference:
The Clinical Cost Containment Manager is responsible for the operational development and execution of value programs within Care Management. This program is designed to promote health and financial savings for members and clients with a focus on preventing inappropriate or incorrect claim payments prior to adjudication. This dynamic role understands performance trends, monitors for variances and can present findings to other leaders and partners. The leader oversees prepayment clinical review, medical necessity validation, and coding accuracy initiatives to ensure claims are compliant with benefit plans, coding and clinical guidelines, and regulatory requirements while supporting cost containment for self-funded employer clients.
You will develop deep subject-matter-expertise and understanding of our customers and our TPA market so you can be a trend-setter, continuously improving processes and effective delivery to maximize the value of HMA's cost containment services. You will lead a diverse team of coders and nurses to achieve the program objectives. This leader partners closely with Utilization Management, Analytics, Finance, Compliance and Client Success while growing capabilities for promoting value at HMA.
What YOU will do:

Program Strategy & Execution
Lead the execution, optimization, and evolution of clinical cost containment initiatives, including:
Coding Policy Review and coding accuracy validation
Post‑service medical necessity review
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) identification and escalation
Translate organizational and client objectives into clear program goals, success metrics, and operating plans, with accountability for revenue, savings, and operational performance targets.
Ensure clinical review programs align with plan documents, clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and service‑level expectations for self‑funded employer groups
Operational Performance & Claims Integration
Oversee timely and accurate turnaround of clinical reviews to support claims adjudication workflows and minimize operational disruption
Partner with Claims Operations to balance payment accuracy, turnaround time, and member/provider experience
Identify operational risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for automation or workflow enhancement across cost containment processes
Financial Impact & Data‑Driven Decision Making
Evaluate program outcomes and cost avoidance strategies, ensuring rigorous, defensible tracking of savings, recoveries, and revenue opportunities
Perform and oversee data analysis to monitor program health, identify trends, and proactively adjust strategy based on performance insights
Maintain high‑quality data and documentation to support internal reporting, client deliverables, stop‑loss partners, and finance reconciliation.
Promote a culture of data‑driven decision making across the team and among cross‑functional partners
Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
Lead performance and quality improvement initiatives, including root‑cause analysis and corrective action planning, to ensure program effectiveness and scalability
Ensure processes are compliant with regulatory standards, audit requirements, and contractual obligations
Continuously assess industry trends, coding changes, and evolving clinical standards to inform future program enhancements
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of clinical payment integrity coders, nurses, and analysts
Set clear performance expectations, provide coaching and feedback, and build a high‑performing, engaged team
Provide strategic guidance that supports professional growth, operational excellence, and strong collaboration across disciplines.
Cross‑Functional & Client Collaboration
Serve as a key collaborative partner with:
Employer Groups and Account Managers
Stop‑Loss Carriers
Finance and Analytics teams
Claims and Care Management leadership
Participate in client‑facing discussions related to program performance, savings outcomes, and future roadmap planning
Communicate complex clinical and financial concepts with clarity, confidence, and professionalism to members, providers, internal stakeholders, and external partners
Requirements
Knowledge, Experience and Attributes:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required in related field
3-5+ years of experience in leadership within the healthcare, insurance, revenue cycle, payment integrity, or cost-containment industries
Strong understanding of healthcare claims coding (CPT, HCPCS, ICD‑10) and its impact on reimbursement and claims adjudication
Excellent technical and organizational skills with a successful track record of accountability for end-to-end delivery of operational initiatives
Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to make data-driven business recommendations quickly
Demonstrated experience building program growth strategies with medium to long term program roadmaps
Communicate well and influence direct reports, colleagues and executives
Expert problem solving and organizational abilities
Experience collaborating and communicating with different stakeholders
Ability to lead, develop, motivate, and hold others accountable
Highly developed relationship-building skills
Experience with MS Office Suite including advanced PowerPoint skills
Benefits
Compensation:
The base salary range for this position in the greater Seattle area is $110,000-$140,000 and varies dependent on geography, skills, experience, education, and other job or market-related factors. Performance-based incentive bonus(es) is available.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information are accurate as of this posting date. HMA reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
In addition, HMA provides a generous total rewards package for full-time employees that includes:

Seventeen (IC) days paid time off (individual contributors)
Eleven paid holidays
Two paid personal and one paid volunteer day
Company-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance
Company-paid disability, life, and AD&D insurances
Voluntary insurances
HSA and FSA pre-tax programs
401(k)-retirement plan with company match
Annual $500 wellness incentive and a $600 wellness reimbursement
Remote work and continuing education reimbursements
Discount program
Parental leave
Up to $1,000 annual charitable giving match
How We Support Your Work, Life, And Wellness Goals
At HMA, we believe in recognizing and celebrating the achievements of our dedicated staff. We offer flexibility to work schedules that support people in all time zones across the US, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Employees have the option to work remotely or enjoy the amenities of our renovated office located just outside Seattle with free parking, gym, and a multitude of refreshments. Our performance management program is designed to elevate career growth opportunities, fostering a collaborative work culture where every team member can thrive. We also prioritize having fun together by hosting in person events throughout the year including an annual all hands, summer picnic, trivia night, and a holiday party.
We hire people from across the US (excluding the state of Hawaii and the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco.)
HMA requires a background screen prior to employment.
Protected Health Information (PHI) Access Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA); employees may encounter protected health information (PHI) in the regular course of their work. All PHI shall be used and disclosed on a need-to-know-basis and according to HMA's standard policies and procedures.
HMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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