Remote Coding Team Lead

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Coding Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations of the coding team across inpatient, outpatient, professional or specialty coding, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will coach staff, monitor productivity and quality, manage schedules, partner with HIM and billing, and drive process improvements to support revenue cycle performance. This telecommuting role offers career growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Professional CPC coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC to be maintained annually
• 3+ years of medical coding experience in pro-fee coding
• 1+ years in supervisory or lead experience

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day coding team operations
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and evaluations for coding staff
• Monitor productivity and quality metrics, ensuring benchmarks are met
• Develop staff schedules, manage PTO, and ensure adequate coverage
• Lead regular team meetings and training sessions

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Team communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Optum is seeking a Coding Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations of the coding team across inpatient, outpatient, professional or specialty coding, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will coach staff, monitor productivity and quality, manage schedules, partner with HIM and billing, and drive process improvements to support revenue cycle performance. This telecommuting role offers career growth and a comprehensive benefits package.