Senior Claim Benefit Specialist (Medical Claims Adjustor)
CVS Health
Work from hom, NY · posted Oct 20, 2026
What this posting says about education
“Associate degree or equivalent experience.”
Other requirements in this posting
- experience: 2+ years medical claim processing experience.
The posting
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.
Job Summary
Review and adjust SF (self-funded) medical claims; adjudicates complex, sensitive, and/or specialized medical claims in accordance with claim processing guidelines. Collaborate with key business functions to ensure accuracy in claim adjustments.
- This role will focus on designated group for adjusting claims and working their medical projects.
- Additional work will be assigned medical projects and adjustment queue work as needed.
- Perform medical claim adjustments across all dollar amount level by using technical and claims processing expertise.
- Applies medical necessity guidelines, determine coverage, complete eligibility verification, identify discrepancies, and apply all cost containment measures to assist in the claim adjudication process.
- Performs medical claim re-work calculations.
- Follow through completion of medical claim overpayments, underpayments, and any other irregularities.
- Review and interpret medical contract language using provider contracts to confirm whether a claim is overpaid or underpaid.
- Ensures all compliance requirements are satisfied and that all payments are made following company practices and procedures.
- May provide job shadowing to lesser experience staff.
- Utilize all resource materials to manage job responsibilities.
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years medical claim processing experience.
- 2+ experience in a production environment.
- Must have or obtain NY Individual Adjustor License (Meritain will pay for license.)
Preferred Qualifications:
- DG system claims processing experience.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments competently, accurately, and efficiently.
- Effective communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Education:
- Associate degree or equivalent experience.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$18.50 - $38.82This 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 offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments .
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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