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Assistant Manager

UnitedHealth Group
Chennai, India Posted Oct 14, 2026
On-site

About this role

UnitedHealth Group

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Drives Basic Hygiene on the operations floor and build culture for the same within Payment Integrity Operations
  • Driving Cost Reduction Agenda in the Processes with Automation Opportunities, Productivity Enhancement Opportunities and Cross utilization of resources
  • Assist the New Hires and Tenured Staff to meet the Productivity and Quality goals
  • Manage team and ensure quality and productivity targets are met and exceeded
  • Motivate and engages team members and maintains attrition within thresholds
  • Provide coaching and feedback to team members to enable them to improve their performance and focus on their career pathing and advancement within the organization
  • Assist new hires such that they are productive on the floor in the shortest possible time frame
  • Build systems to ensure no escalations and is prompt in responding to escalations
  • Provide inputs to Leadership on process gaps that exist
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, external regulations, and information security standards
  • Be sensitive and aware of the Organizational priorities towards Change & Innovation and Cost Optimization
  • Works independently with minimal direction and is very high on execution and adherence to timelines
  • Takes initiative to understand the process and keeps himself updated on the important changes in the business and the Healthcare industry
  • Builds solid relationship with onshore counterparts and support functions and utilizes the relationship to maximize the results for OGA Handles the MIS and reporting needs with accuracy and timeliness
  • Be eager to take on more responsibilities and should be able to execute the Adhoc tasks
  • Analyze and identify error trends and opportunities for defect reduction
  • Analyze and develop overall improvement plans (department and individual)
  • Administrative responsibilities as assigned Handles sensitive information appropriately (HIPAA) and acts in a fair and honest manner consistent with the company's code of conduct
  • Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements

Required Qualifications:

  • Medical degree - BHMS/BAMS/BUMS/BPT/MPT/B.Sc. Nursing
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in healthcare BPO as a Team Manager
  • Total Healthcare experience 5+ years and above
  • Experience with Performance Management
  • Experience with Project Management
  • Experience in coaching and mentoring
  • Demonstrated ability to do careful listening, tact and candor, two-way communication, and master a high impact communication style
  • Demonstrated ability to be a self -starter who can manage multiple priorities with minimum direction solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to Effectively organize and lead a team of 20+ people, in cooperative processes to achieve shared outcomes
  • Proven effective communication skills both verbal and written
  • Proven effective numeracy and analytical skills

Preferred Qualification:

  • CPC Certification

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.

Benefits

  • Our mission of helping people live healthier lives extends to our team members. Learn more about our range of benefits designed to help you live well.

  • Life

  • Resources and support to focus on what matters most to you, in every facet of your life.

  • Emotional

  • Education, tools and resources to help you reduce and manage stress, build resilience and more.

  • Physical

  • Health plans and other coverage to support wellness for you and your loved ones.

  • Financial

  • Benefits for today and to help you plan for the future, including your retirement.

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  • Since joining Optum, my professional growth has been significant. The dynamic environment has enhanced my problem-solving abilities, and the company’s commitment to innovation and continuous learning motivates me to stay. Optum provides continuous training, mentorship, and a clear path for advancement, all while supporting a healthy work-life balance.

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