Junior Medical Coder

Job Description

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.

Junior Abstractor hired in this role will review and abstract clinical information from medical records to support risk adjustment and quality programs. Their work helps ensure accurate documentation, improve data quality, enhance health plan performance metrics, and contribute to better healthcare outcomes for patients.

Primary Responsibilities:
Synopsize important information from patient records for accuracy
Reviewing medical records and abstracting necessary information to close the gap on the quality measure
Keep abreast of the guidelines and updates
Comply with confidentiality standards and HIPAA privacy regulations
Perform other tasks and projects as needed by chart operations
Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements
Eligibility
To apply to an internal job, employees must meet the following criteria:
Candidates at SG22 can apply:
SG22 will move laterally
ME 3 and above in last Common review cycle
Not on Active CAP or Active disciplinary action
Time in Role Guidelines
Should have been in your current position for a minimum of 12 months, if you have not met the recommended minimum time in role, discuss your career interest with your manager and gain alignment prior to applying. And share the alignment email with respective recruiters while applying

Required Qualifications:
Graduation from Life Sciences Background / Medical Allied
Proficient computer skills
Proven attention to detail
Proven good communication skills (both verbal and written)

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.