WHO WE ARE
Optum is a part of the UnitedHealth Group, a Fortune 5 company, serving 125 million individual consumers.We are a diverse company with over 189,000 employees worldwide and over 14,000 employees in the Philippines.We are a leader in nearly every aspect of today’s health care landscape.We leverage on havin
g the largest single proprietary network of physicians, hospitals, health facilities, and caregivers in the United States. At Optum, we believe that what makes you special can inspire your life’s best work.
Welcome to one of the toughest and most fulfilling ways to help people, including you. We offer the latest tools, most intensive training program in the industry and nearly limitless opportunities for advancement. Join us and start doing your life’s best work.SM
Join us today and unlock a world of rewards and benefits for performance, career growth, work-life balance and the opportunity to pursue your passion.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
College Graduate of any courseAAPC or AHIMA Certified or any equivalent Medical Coding Certificatio
nExperience in coding from paper charts as well as EMRUnderstanding of ICD-9 or ICD-10 Coding in relation to DRGs
WHAT WE OFFER
Market Competitive Pay LevelsTemporary Work from HomeRetirement PlanMedical Plan (HMO) from Day 1 of employmentDental, Medical, and Optical ReimbursementsLife and Disability InsurancePaid Time-Off BenefitsSick Leave Co
nversionTuition Fee ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Annual Performance ba
sed Merit IncreasesEmployee Recognitio
nTraining and Staff DevelopmentEmployee Referral ProgramEmployee Volunteerism OpportunityAll Mandatory Statutory Benefits
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Adhere to and maintain required levels of performance in both Coding accuracy and productivityIdentify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-9 Codes for Physician and facility services provided in an Observation service setting, and Inpatient settingAbstract additio
nal data elements during the Chart Review process when coding, as neededMaintain a thorough understanding of assigned Client Coding specificsPerform Coding duties as appropriate according to pre-determined schedulesReview and maintain a record of charts coded, held, and/or missingProvide docu
mentation feedback to Providers, as needed, and queries physicians when appropriateMaintain up-to-date Coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated/recommended by the QM Manager, Coding Operations Managers, and Director of Coding/Quality Management, among othersParticipate in Coding department meetings and educatio
nal event.Comply with the terms and co
nditions 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 regard 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.
Your role is critical in allowing our members, families, facilities, and health professionals to have greater confidence in the exceptional care we provide. And for you, an everyday opportunity to do your life’s best work.SM
Additional Information
Opportunity with Optum Global Solutions (Philippines) Inc. Are you ready to rev up your life? Optum Global Solutions (Philippines) Inc is ready for you. Our incredible global growth has been built by people with a singular focus on helping millions live healthier lives and an intense love of achievement. Our future is everywhere including our robust operations in the Philippines. We offer the global reach, resources, and can-do culture of a Fortune 5 company. It’s time to learn more and start doing your life’s best work. [SM]