Supervisor of Medical and Clinical Operations

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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. Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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. So, if you're looking for a place to use your passion, your ideas and your desire to drive change, this is the opportunity for you.

This position is full-time (40 hours / week), Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7 : 30AM - 4 : 00PM. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

This will be on the job training and the hours during training will be normal business hours, Monday - Friday.

Primary Responsibilities

• Have a working knowledge of computer applications
• Leadership and analytical thinking capability
• Working knowledge of insurance including Commercial Contracts, Managed Care, and Government Programs including Federal, State, and local agencies
• Have knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Organizes workflow to ensure accurate and timely team performance
• Supervises the work schedule, always ensuring adequate and appropriate coverage of all positions
• Selects, and delegates training and orientation of new staff
• Assign staff responsibilities and evaluate performance
• Counsels' employees on problem areas of registration and performance
• Works with staff to develop personal development plans, identify areas for improvement, and improve performance
• Perform interviews, performance appraisals, provide coaching and feedback to staff adhering to the policies and procedures of the admitting department
• Provides input for, and ensures staff compliance with, established organizational policies, objectives, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Possesses knowledge and ability to leverage technology, optimize the utilization of internal resources and improve the quality of work and information flows
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings as assigned
• Attends, and sometimes leads departmental meetings and contributes with suggestions, ideas, and methods to improve quality of department / hospital operations
• Reviews operational reports, identifies opportunities and problems and makes recommendations for improving customer service, patient throughput and process flow
• Generates enthusiasm and commitment among employees; fosters and reinforces tan based results.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Soft Skill

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 $58,800 - $105,000 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.

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