Coding Supervisor

UnitedHealth Group•Seattle, WA

10h•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. The Coding Supervisor position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday to Friday. Employees will enjoy a flexible schedule during normal business hours. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Current coding credentials from AHIMA or AAPC (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or CPC-H) and the ability to maintain annually
3 + years of professional coding experience
3+ years of experience with electronic health record, health information systems and healthcare applications
Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word

Nice To Haves

3+ years of leadership experience

Responsibilities

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
Acts as a resource to coding staff, Revenue Integrity and other hospital departments
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 as will be working with physicians, Chief Financial Officers, and hospital department management
Knowledge of information privacy laws, medical record access, and release of information is needed
Assists the Coding Director and Coding Manager with oversight for processes and initiatives designed to continuously improve Client SLA’s and Coding Revenue Cycle performance and/or efficiency. Including but not limited to staffing, reports, daily assignments 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. Develops project work plans, facilitates resource allocation, executes project tasks and obtains assistance from other intra and inter-departmental resources, as required

Benefits

Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Education Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
Competitive base pay
Full and comprehensive benefit program
Performance rewards
Management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success
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