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. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. As part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're a dynamic new partnership formed by Dignity Health and Optum. We'll count on your professionalism, expertise, and dedication help ensure that our patients receive the quality of care they need.

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 that have been received by the escalation and case resolution department
• Research and verify information provided on authorization documents
• Motivate people and lead by example with a positive attitude that's professional, courteous, and cheerful

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 3+ years of experience working in 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
• Ability to work normal business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm PST, Monday - Friday. Based on business needs, employees may also be required to work outside of these hours and include weekend shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• RHIT or RHIA certifications
• Experience supervising employees

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, certifications, etc.

Schedule

This position is full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during normal business hours of 8am - 5pm PST. Based on business needs, employees may also be required to work outside of these hours and include weekend shifts. This will be on the job training and the hours during training will be during normal business hours.

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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.