Jessica Jena, Cfe
About Jessica Jena, Cfe
Jessica Jena, CFE, serves as the Director of Financial Investigations and Provider Review at Highmark Inc. She has extensive experience in financial auditing and consulting, having held various roles in organizations such as Gateway Health, Highmark Health, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Current Role at Highmark Inc.
Jessica Jena currently serves as the Director of Financial Investigations and Provider Review at Highmark Inc. She has held this position since 2021. In her role, she oversees financial investigations and ensures compliance within provider review processes. Her responsibilities include analyzing financial data and implementing strategies to enhance payment integrity.
Previous Experience at Highmark Health
Prior to her current role, Jessica Jena worked at Highmark Health as a Senior Advisory Services Consultant from 2014 to 2016. In this capacity, she provided advisory services focused on financial operations and compliance. She also held the position of Manager of Provider Audit at Highmark Inc. for a brief period in 2020, where she managed audit processes related to provider operations.
Experience at Gateway Health
Jessica Jena was employed at Gateway Health as the Manager of Payment Integrity from 2016 to 2020. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing payment integrity initiatives and ensuring that claims were processed accurately. Her work contributed to the overall financial health of the organization.
Educational Background in Accounting
Jessica Jena studied at Penn State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from 2002 to 2006. This educational foundation provided her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her career in financial investigations and auditing.
Career History in Financial Auditing
Jessica Jena has a diverse career history in financial auditing and accounting. She began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Senior Associate from 2006 to 2010. She then worked as a Senior Internal Auditor at Black Box Network Services from 2010 to 2011, and as a Senior International Accountant at Ariba from 2012 to 2013. This extensive experience has equipped her with a strong understanding of financial processes and compliance.