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Claims Examiner

UPMC

Pittsburgh, PA · HybridFull-timeSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Location
Pittsburgh, PAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Job overview

UPMC Health Plan is hiring a full-time Claims Examiner for its Claims Operations Department. The role reviews provider-submitted claims to determine payment eligibility or denial, supporting accurate, timely, and compliant processing. It is hybrid, with office attendance based on business needs such as training, meetings, and collaboration. The schedule is Monday through Friday between 6:00 AM and 4:30 PM, with overtime as needed.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Problem SolvingIndependent WorkTeamworkMultitaskingAccuracyMedical TerminologyICD-9 CodingCPT CodingCommercial ProductsMedicaid ProductsMedicare ProductsQWERTY KeyboardMS OfficePC SkillsCoordination of BenefitsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsClaims Processing

Qualifications

High School Graduate or EquivalentOne Year Claims Processing or Equivalent EducationAct 34 Clearance

Full job description

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and looking for a role where your work truly makes a difference? UPMC Health Plan is hiring a full-time Claims Examiner to support our Claims Operations Department. As a Claims Examiner, you'll play a key role in reviewing provider-submitted claims to determine eligibility for payment or denial - ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with UPMC's standards. Your work helps ensure our members receive the care they need and our providers are supported with efficient, reliable claims processing.

This is a hybrid position, with in-office presence required based on business needs such as trainings, team meetings, and departmental collaboration.

Why You'll Love This Role:

Daylight Schedule: Work Monday through Friday between 6:00 AM and 4:30 PM-no mandatory evenings or weekends!

Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and ideas.

Mission-Driven Work: Your attention to detail helps ensure our members and providers receive the service they deserve.

What You'll Be Doing:

Process standard-to-moderate claims, including coordination of benefits (COB), in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Resolve outstanding holds and ensure claims are completed within designated timelines.

Support other departments during peak periods or backlogs.

Participate in team meetings and training programs, sharing ideas and promoting teamwork.

Maintain confidentiality of members and employee information.

Identify and escalate issues that may impact client satisfaction.

Work overtime as needed based on business demand.

Stay organized and proactive, prioritizing tasks and maintaining productivity and quality standards.

Who We're Looking For:

You're a problem-solver who enjoys working independently and as part of a team.

You're comfortable in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple tasks.

You take pride in accuracy and understand the importance of compliance and confidentiality.

You're ready to grow your career with a mission-driven organization that values your contributions.

If you're ready to bring your attention to detail and commitment to excellence to a team that supports the health and wellbeing of thousands, apply today and become part of something bigger at UPMC Health Plan.

  • High school graduate or equivalent required.

  • One year of claims processing and/or equivalent education preferred

  • Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9, and CPT coding required.

  • Knowledge of commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare products.

  • Ability to use a QWERTY keyboard.

  • Competent in MS Office and PC skills preferred.

  • Working knowledge of COB (Coordination of Benefits) preferred.

  • Ability to demonstrate organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

  • Maintain designated production and quality standards required.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • ACT 34UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

How this job compares

Set against the 712 open Claims Examiner jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Pennsylvania median$85–90K/yr33 salary ranges
  • US median$22–25/hr34 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 38 open Claims Examiner jobs in Pennsylvania and 712 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
Claims Examiner postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 5 years (688 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 305 of the 712 open Claims Examiner jobs (43%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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