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Assistant Manager

Optum India
Bengaluru, IND
Full-time
Mid-Senior
Onsite
Discovered 4 days ago
Healthcare BPO operationsPayment integrity operationsPerformance managementProject managementCoaching and mentoringTeam leadership

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Role overview

The Assistant Manager role supports Payment Integrity Operations at Optum.

The organization delivers care aided by technology and works to improve health outcomes.

Primary responsibilities

  • Drive basic hygiene practices on the operations floor and build a culture of operational discipline within Payment Integrity Operations.
  • Drive cost reduction through automation opportunities, productivity improvements, and cross-utilization of resources.
  • Help new hires and tenured staff meet productivity and quality goals; support new hires in becoming productive quickly.
  • Manage the team and ensure quality and productivity targets are met and exceeded.
  • Motivate and engage team members, maintain attrition within thresholds, and coach staff on performance and career development.
  • Build systems to prevent escalations and respond promptly to escalations.
  • Provide leadership with input on process gaps; handle MIS and reporting accurately and on time.
  • Maintain relationships with onshore counterparts and support functions to maximize results for OGA.
  • Analyze error trends, identify defect-reduction opportunities, and develop department and individual improvement plans.
  • Complete assigned administrative and ad hoc work; comply with policies, procedures, directives, regulations, and information security standards.
  • Handle sensitive information appropriately under HIPAA and act consistently with the company code of conduct.
  • Work independently with minimal direction, take initiative to understand the process, and stay updated on relevant business and healthcare changes.

Required qualifications

  • Medical degree in one of these fields: BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, BPT, MPT, or B.Sc. Nursing.
  • At least 2 years of relevant healthcare BPO experience as a Team Manager.
  • Experience with performance management, project management, and coaching and mentoring.
  • Ability to listen carefully, communicate with tact and candor, use two-way and high-impact communication, and manage multiple priorities with minimal direction.
  • Ability to organize and lead a team of 20 or more people toward shared outcomes.
  • Effective verbal and written communication, numeracy, and analytical skills.

Work arrangements

  • The description notes that work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements may be subject to company changes.

About the organization

Optum describes its mission as helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone.

The organization states a commitment to equitable care, addressing health disparities, and mitigating environmental impact.

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