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.
The Revenue Assurance SME is primarily responsible for the development, maintenance, communication, and audit functions of a standard, regulatory-focused Corporate Charge Description Master (CDM). The Optum Corporate Standard is built and maintained with a strict compliance-centric focus on the contained information but is designed to be versatile and creative in its use. The position works in a collaborative team environment to provide value to customers both internal and external to Optum 360.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Audit the Corporate Standard CDM/client CDMs to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and applicable policies
- Thinks outside the box to discover and present new ways to utilize and analyze large and complex datasets
- Uses data visualization techniques to drive collaborative, data-driven decision making with Optum and Client leadership
- Makes decisions that require significant analysis and investigation with solutions requiring original thinking
- Maintains current knowledge in applicable rules and regulations and disseminates relevant information to clients and other areas of the Revenue Cycle
- Interacts with leadership, department managers and regional facility staff members regarding alignment and adherence to corporate standard, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement issues
- Responds to customer inquiries professionally and can analyze revenue cycle questions and issues to resolution
- Is able to prioritize workload and balance numerous projects simultaneously while delivering timely results
- Creates and effectively delivers regulatory guidance and educational materials to internal and external customers
- Take initiative to identify system and / or operational problems and participate in the development of solution for improvement to billing functions for client facilities
- Serves as a resource to EHR / implementation project team members
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support the changing needs and priorities of the department and organization
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:
- Revenue Cycle related credential (AAPC, AHIMA, HFMA, NAHRI etc.)
- 3+ years of experience in Medicare/CMS Regulatory Guidance
- 3+ years of work experience in a health care environment with focus in billing, coding, revenue cycle process, compliance, or CDM type work
- 3+ years of experience understanding and employing fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures relating to healthcare facilities and their operations
- 3+ years of experience with financial and regulatory risk involving facility and professional charging practices
- 3+ years of experience of business operations and in-house business systems
- Proven advanced understanding and capabilities in Microsoft Excel
- Proven ability to communicate analysis, including trends and opportunities to clients and the business both verbally and through writing/visualization
- Proven solid problem-solving skills with a structured, process-oriented approach
- Expertise in continuous process improvement and root cause analysis
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, scheduling, and meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification or extensive experience with Excel VBA Analytics
- Extensive knowledge of MS programs e.g., Word, Access, PowerPoint, Loop
- Knowledge of Epic, Cerner, or other Clinical/Financial systems
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
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 salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: 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.
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.
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.
