Coding Manager – Remote

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the activities of the Coding staff as well as perform coding, abstracting and reporting in compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements. Responsible for continuing education and ensuring compliance with government and internal coding regulation and standards 
• Acts as a resource to coding staff, Billing, Physicians, and other departments
• Trains & supervises coding department staff for the purpose of maximizing reimbursement, ensuring quality coding while productivity metrics are met
• Develops and motivates a competent, well-trained staff, capable of meeting established goals and promotes efforts to recruit and retain qualified personnel
• Completes and submits probationary and annual employee performance evaluations
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and concepts effectively across organizational levels as will be working with physicians, Chief Financial Officers, and other department leaders
• Assists the Coding Director with oversight of processes and initiatives designed to continuously improve DNFC and Coding Revenue Cycle performance and/or efficiency. Including but not limited to staffing, reports, daily assignments, charge lag and coding support
• Leads by example; promotes teamwork by fostering a positive, transparent, and focused working environment which achieves maximum results
• Other duties as needed and assigned by Optum leadership, including but not limited to leading and conducting special projects. Develop project work plans, facilitate resource allocation, execute project tasks and obtain assistance from other intra and inter-departmental resources, as required

 

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Professional coding certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CCS, RHIA, RHIT) to be maintained annually  
• 5+ years of experience supervising coders in a multi-specialty and/or facility setting
• Experience with the electronic health record, Computer Assisted Coding software and encoder
• Ability to multitask
• Demonstrated flexibility, including working across multiple time zones as required by the business

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft office – Excel, Word, SmartSheets
• Experience with Epic, eCAC, pCAC, EncoderPro

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

 

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.

 

 

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.