Health Information Management Representative

<p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>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.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Opportunities at Optum, in strategic partnership with Allina Health.</strong> As an Optum employee, you will provide support to the Allina Health account. 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 <strong>Caring. Connecting. Growing together.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">This position is full time Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm CST.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">We offer 3 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be aligned with your schedule.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">                 </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Primary Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Reviews electronic chart documentation ensuring correct patient, location, and no duplicate information</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Processes release of information (ROI) requests</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Manages requests for documentation and information</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Scans and edits documents in the electronic medical record</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Locates, logs, retrieves, files, and delivers medical records stored in various mediums and systems</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">May train and mentor co-workers</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Analyzes documentation and tracks completion to meet regulatory requirements</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Promotes principles of health information accuracy, transparency, currency, accessibility, relevancy, and reliability</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Work with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel (create, edit, save documents and spreadsheets) and Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar management)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Other duties as assigned</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">               </span></p><p style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10.0pt;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:5pt;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">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.</span></p><br><br><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">High School Diploma / GED OR equivalent work experience</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Must be 18 years of age OR older</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">1+ years of customer service experience within a hospital or healthcare environment</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">1+ years of Health Information Management (HIM) or Release of Information (ROI) experience</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Experience with Microsoft Office products</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm CST</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">               </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">2+ years of customer service experience</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">RHIT or RHIA certification</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">EPIC experience </span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Knowledge of medical terminology</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Health Information Management (HIM) experience</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Clerical or administrative support background</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Experience working within the health care Industry and with health care insurance</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Experience working in a hospital, physician's office or medical clinic setting</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Experience working in a call center</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Experience communicating with patients & staff with various educational & socio-economic backgrounds</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">              </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Telecommuting Requirements:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">                      </span></p><p style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10.0pt;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:5pt;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.</span></p><p style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10.0pt;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:5pt;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">                   </span></p><p style="color:black;font-family:" aptos="" narrow";font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;"=""><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">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 $17.74 - $31.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.</span></p><p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;"> </p><p style="color:black;font-family:" aptos="" narrow";font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;"=""><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 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.</i></span></p><p style="color:black;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10.0pt;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:5pt;"><span style="background-color:white;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span></i></span></p><p style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10.0pt;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:5pt;text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>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.</i></span></p><p style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10.0pt;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:5pt;text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i> </i></span></p><p style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10.0pt;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-top:5pt;text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span></i></span></p><p style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in;text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>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.</i></span></p><p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;text-align:center;"> </p><p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;text-align:center;"> </p><p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;text-align:center;"> </p><p style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in;text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.</i></span></p>

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