Medical Coder

Optum, a UnitedHealth Group Company; Makati; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum, a UnitedHealth Group Company, is seeking candidates in the Philippines for an entry‑level role focused on policy compliance and licensing requirements. The position involves interpreting and applying employment terms, company policies, and directives to support smooth operations within the team.

Qualified applicants should hold a CPC or CPC‑A license, be able to solve routine problems independently, and collaborate with supervisors on more complex issues while prioritizing tasks to meet

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• CPC or CPC-A license is required.
• Ability to solve routine problems independently.
• Ability to work with supervisor on more complex problems.
• Ability to prioritize and organize own work to meet deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Shows a basic level of knowledge in own function.
• Able to handle standard and non-standard requests with little assistance.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the terms of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and directives as required.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High school education or equivalent

CPC or CPC-A License

Job description

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.

Primary Responsibility

• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re‑assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent experience
• CPC or CPC-A License
• Experience to solve routine problems on own
• Experience to work with supervisor to solve more complex problems
• Experience to prioritize and organize own work to meet agreed upon deadlines
• Experience in working with others as part of a team
• Applies knowledge/skills to activities that often vary from day to day
• Demonstrates a moderate level of knowledge and skills in own function
• Demonstrated ability to little assistance with standard and non-standard requests

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.

Optum is a drug‑free workplace. 2026 Optum Global Solutions (Philippines) Inc. All rights reserved.