Health Information Management Medical Records Associate

Health Information Management Medical Records Associate

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 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 Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum NV is seeking a Health Information Management Medical Records Associate to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. This is a high volume, customer service environment. You'll need to be efficient, productive, and thorough.

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 7:00am - 5:00pm PST. Shift will be assigned upon start. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. Our office is located at 2010 Wellness Way, Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV.

We offer weeks of paid on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be aligned with your schedule.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Scans documents into patients charts
• Files documents into patients charts
• Match unmatched labs in the portal
• Edit and send provider dictation
• Request medical records for patient upcoming appointment
• Must have medical office experience and understand the difference between medical record document types ie: radiology, labs, hospital consults
• Must be extremely detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task
• Other duties as assigned

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.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED (or higher)
• 1+ years of experience in a medical office and/or medical records position
• Intermediate level of proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, including the ability to use multiple web applications
• Ability to type and talk at the same time and navigate through multiple screens
• Ability to work full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work on any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00am - 5:00pm PST. Shift will be assigned upon start. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience with medical office processes
• 1+ years of related work experience including data entry
• Experience with EMR computer applications
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish

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 $16.00 to $27.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.