Acute Coding Supervisor

UnitedHealth Group • Minnetonka, MN

284d • $59,500 - $116,600 • Remote

About The Position

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. Our Acute Coding Supervisor will manage 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. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• Active AAPC or AHIMA Certification (CPC, CCS, OR RHIT)
• 3+ years of experience with inpatient and outpatient acute facility coding
• 1+ years of experience with leadership/management of people
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Products

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• RHIT Preferred
• 1+ years of experience managing Union Employees
• Experience with the electronic health record, health information systems and healthcare applications (CAC)

Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource to coding staff, Revenue Integrity and other hospital departments
• Manage 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
• Audits, trains & supervises coding department staff for the purpose of maximizing reimbursement, ensuring quality coding and maintaining an acceptable turnaround time in the completion of unit function
• 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
• Responds to requests from hospital departments, physicians, patients, families, etc. that ensures customer service excellence
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and concepts effectively across organizational levels
• Knowledge of information privacy laws, medical record access, and release of information is needed
• Assists the facility HIM Director and Coding Manager with oversight for processes and initiatives designed to continuously improve DNFC and Coding Revenue Cycle performance and/or efficiency
• Leads by example; promotes teamwork by fostering a positive, transparent and focused working environment which achieves maximum results
• Develops project work plans, facilitates resource allocation, executes project tasks and obtains assistance from other intra and inter-departmental resources, as required
• Other duties as needed and assigned by Optum360 leadership, including but not limited to leading and conducting special projects

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED