Certified Medical Coder or AAPC & AHIMA Certified | Excellent Benefits!

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 having 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 CertificationExperience 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 ConversionTuition Fee ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Annual Performance based Merit IncreasesEmployee RecognitionTraining 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 additional 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 documentation 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 educational event.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 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

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