Junior Medical Coder

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together

Primary Responsibilities:

• To be an effective participant in Class room training and clear the training assessments with 85% quality
• Consistently meet the targets set for MOCK charts
• Eligible employee will get confirmed as Junior Coder within a max of 6 months from the Joining
• Punctuality, Attendance and General Adherence to company policies, procedures and practices
• Strives to provide ideas to constantly improve the process
• Ensure adherence to external and internal quality and security standards (HIPPA/ISO/ISMS)
• Be an effective team player
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Eligibility

To apply to an internal job, employees must meet the following criteria:

• SG 22 can apply will move laterally
• Performance rating in the last common review cycle of “Meets Expectations” or higher
• Not be on any active CAP (Corrective Action Plan) or active disciplinary action
• Time in Role Guidelines
  • Should have been in your current position for a minimum of 12 months, if you have not met the recommended minimum time in role, discuss your career interest with your manager and gain alignment prior to applying. And share the alignment email with respective recruiter while applying

Required Qualifications:

• Any degree in Life Science or Bio-Science
• Any degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Any degree in Nursing or Allied Health
• Any degree in Medicine

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone – of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income – deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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