Health Information Management Supervisor

About the Role

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. As part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, this dynamic partnership formed by Dignity Health and Optum offers an opportunity to use your professionalism, expertise, and dedication to ensure patients receive the quality of care they need.

This is an onsite, full-time position located at Mercy Medical Center, 2740 M St Merced, CA 95340. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during normal business hours of 8am - 5pm PST, Monday - Friday. Based on business needs, employees may also be required to work outside of these hours, including weekend shifts. Training will occur during normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate a work team while maintaining high standards.
• Respond to all authorization documents received and provide feedback to address processing issues.
• Respond to provider inquiries escalated to the case resolution department.
• Research and verify information provided on authorization documents.
• Lead by example with a positive, professional, courteous, and cheerful attitude.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 3+ years of experience working in a Health Information Management setting.
• 2+ years of experience working as a team lead, supervisor, or manager in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to other facilities in Bakersfield, CA, as needed.
• Ability to work onsite at Mercy Medical Center, 2740 M St Merced, CA 95340.

Preferred Qualifications

• RHIT or RHIA certifications.
• Experience supervising employees.

Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Pay

The salary for this role will range from $49,700 - $88,800 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.