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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 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.

The release of information specialist is responsible for receiving, entering and processing requests for medical records from various sources, such as patients, providers, insurers, attorneys, and government agencies. The release of information specialist ensures that the requests are valid, complete, and authorized, and that the information released is accurate, timely, and compliant with federal and state regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures.

This position is full time (40-hours/week). Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends. Our office is located at 2925 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55407.

We offer 4 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours during training will be an 8-hour shift between 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday - Friday.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Reviews electronic chart documentation ensuring correct patient, location, and no duplicate information.

• Processes release of information (ROI) requests.

• Manages requests for documentation and information.

• Scans and edits documents in the electronic medical record.

• Locates, logs, retrieves, files, and delivers medical records stored in various mediums and systems.

• May train and mentor co-workers.

• Analyzes documentation and tracks completion to meet regulatory requirements.

• Promotes principles of health information accuracy, transparency, currency, accessibility, relevancy, and reliability.

• Work with Microsoft Word, Excel (create, edit, save documents and spreadsheets) and Outlook (email and calendar management)

• 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 equivalent experience

• Must be 18 years of age OR older

• 1+ years of Customer Service experience within a hospital or healthcare environment

• Experience with Microsoft Office products

• Ability to travel between local healthcare facilities

• Reside within a commutable distance from 2925 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55407

• Ability to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within the health care Industry and with health care insurance

• Experience working in a hospital, physician's office or medical clinic setting

• A clerical or administrative support background

• 2+ years of customer service experience

• Experience working in a call center

• RHIT or RHIA certification

• Bilingual - English/Spanish

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Knowledge of federal and state programs that will benefit coverage for clients

• Previous experience communicating with patients & staff with various educational & socio-economic backgrounds

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.

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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

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