Remote Health Information Specialist

UnitedHealth Group; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive benefits package

incentive and recognition programs

equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, in partnership with Optum, is seeking a Remote Health Information Specialist to support the Allina Health account. This full-time role offers flexible telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S., with 10-hour shifts and a training period.

You will organize health information records, review documentation for accuracy, manage requests, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while delivering reliable patient data. Training is provided for six weeks, with CST hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 1+ years of customer service experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience working with medical records.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel (create, edit, save documents and spreadsheets) and Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar management).
• Ability to train for the first six weeks between Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm CST.
• Ability to work full-time, Friday-Monday with 10-hour shifts during 8:00am - 4:30pm CST.
• 2+ years of medical terminology experience (preferred).
• 2+ years of health information management (HIM) experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Organizes and maintains health information records.
• Reviews electronic chart documentation ensuring correct patient, location, and no duplicate information.
• 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.
• Distributes reports and results.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Healthcare setting

Medical records

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, in partnership with Optum, is seeking a Remote Health Information Specialist to support the Allina Health account. This full-time role offers flexible telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S., with 10-hour shifts and a training period.

You will organize health information records, review documentation for accuracy, manage requests, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while delivering reliable patient data. Training is provided for six weeks, with CST hours.