looking for certified Medical Coders for alabang site job at optum, a unitedhealth group company in muntinlupa | workbankUnitedHealth Group

JOB TITLE: CERTIFIED MEDICAL CODER
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:
Graduate of BS Nursing
Coding experience of at least 1 year if graduate of non nursing course
Coding credential (AHIMA or AAPC) - CPC and CIC only
Experience in coding from paper charts as well as EMR
MS Office experience (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)
Understanding of ICD-10 Coding in relation to DRGs
Willing to work onsite
WHAT WE OFFER:
Market Competitive Pay Levels
Retirement Plan
Medical Plan (HMO) from Day 1 of employment
Dental, Medical, and Optical Reimbursements
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time-Off Benefits
Sick Leave Conversion
Tuition Fee Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual Performance Based Merit Increases
Employee Recognition
Training and Staff Development
Employee Referral Program
Employee Volunteerism Opportunity
All Mandatory Statutory Benefits
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·Adhere to and maintain required levels of performance in both Coding accuracy and productivity
·Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-9 Codes for Physician and facility services provided in an Observation service setting, and Inpatient setting
·Abstract additional data elements during the Chart Review process when coding, as needed
·Maintain a thorough understanding of assigned Client Coding specifics
·Perform Coding duties as appropriate according to pre-determined schedules
·Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held, and/or missing
·Provide documentation feedback to Providers, as needed, and queries physicians when appropriate
·Maintain up-to-date Coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated/recommended by the QM Manager, Coding Operations Managers, and Director of Coding/Quality Management, among others
·Participate in Coding department meetings and educational events
·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 regards 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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Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time