DataRAP Risk Adjustment Trainer - San Antonio, Texas

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is responsible for effective delivery of training programs across the organization for Risk Adjustment. Keeps abreast of various training delivery techniques, business processes, products and systems. Assists in the designing, managing, implementing and evaluating of training programs to prepare high quality and highly competent staff for meaningful contributions in the workplace. This position will work with training programs such as new employee orientation, department orientation/education, new care delivery group education and any new training initiatives. This position will also work with DataRAP management to ensure successful execution of training programs regarding Risk Adjustment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops and conducts training and education programs for employees, providers, administrative departments, physician partners, and vendors as assigned
• Participates in a team that designs, manages, and implements staff development, and competency programs incorporating coding and Risk Adjustment
• Leverages creativity and utilizes a wide variety of methods to present education and training programs specific to DataRAP
• Provides coaching and mentoring to learners for specific behavior and skill development utilizing effective feedback and providing recommendations to management as needed
• Displays the ability to lead and mentor team members
• Follows plan for professional development and actively seeks out opportunities to increase expertise in coding and Risk Adjustment education
• Complies with approved corporate policies and procedures
• Provides excellent customer service
• Participates on committees, task forces, and/or work groups
• Solid collaboration skills and alignment with DataRAP department
• Knowledgeable of current coding guidelines and all Risk Adjustment related applications
• Performs all other related 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:

• CPC certification or proof that certification has been obtained within nine months of hire date from the American Academy of Professional Coders
• 4+ years of experience in a related medical field or health plan setting
• Knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10 CM guidelines and coding
• Experience providing direct training in a variety of settings, such as live classes, 1 to 1 training and via videoconferencing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated solid interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to travel 50-75%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous coding experience
• Experience in managed care, working with network and provider relations
• Knowledge of Risk Adjustment and coding principles and guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to interact with medical staff, peers, and internal company staff at all levels

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.

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.

OptumCare 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.

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

#RPO