Inpatient Coding Supervisor

UnitedHealth Group • Concord, CA

84d • $58,800 - $105,000

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 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 will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CCS, RHIA, RHIT) to be maintained annually
• 3+ years of coding experience in working with ICD-10-PCS & DRG
• 1+ years of experience with leadership/management of people
• Intermediate level of proficiency with the electronic health record, computer assisted coding software and encoder
• Ability to be flexible including working across multiple time zones as required by the business

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Ability to multitask
• Proficiency in Microsoft office - Excel, Word, Smartsheet's

Responsibilities

• Manage activities of the Coding staff, including but not limited to, scheduling, assignments, monitor of productivity, monitor quality assurance and ensure key metrics are met
• Supervising Inpatient Coders
• Acts as a resource to coding staff, Revenue Integrity and other hospital departments
• 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 ensure 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 Manager with oversight of processes and initiatives designed to continuously improve DNFB 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. Develop project work plans, facilitate resource allocation, execute project tasks and obtains assistance from other intra and inter-departmental resources as required

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees