Description

This position is National Remote. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is part time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work rotating schedule of:

• Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday - 3:00pm - 11:30pm CST
• Week 2: Monday, Thursday, & Friday - 3:00pm - 11:30pm CST

It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

We offer 3 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours during training will be aligned with your schedule.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Organizes and maintains health information records.
• Reviews electronic chart documentation ensuring correct patient, location, and no duplicate information.
• Processes release of information (ROI) requests.
• Manages requests for documentation and information.
• Scans and edits documents in the electronic medical record.
• Locates, logs, retrieves, files, and delivers medical records stored in various mediums and systems.
• Distributes reports and results.
• May train and mentor co-workers.
• Analyzes documentation and tracks completion to meet regulatory requirements.
• Promotes principles of health information accuracy, transparency, currency, accessibility, relevancy, and reliability.
• Work with Microsoft Word, Excel (create, edit, save documents and spreadsheets) and Outlook (email and calendar management)
• Other duties as assigned.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• 1+ years experience in health information management (HIM) OR 1+ years of experience working in customer service within healthcare or insurance industries.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel (create, edit, save documents and spreadsheets), and Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar management)
• Ability to work rotating shift hours of: Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday - 3:00pm - 11:30pm CST; Week 2: Monday, Thursday, & Friday - 3:00pm - 11:30pm CST from Monday - Friday including the flexibility to work occasional overtime based on business need

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of healthcare customer service experience
• RHIT or RHIA certification
• Experience working in a call center
• Clerical or administrative support background
• Experience working in a hospital, physician's office or medical clinic setting

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy.
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $17.98 - $32.12 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.