Associate Medical Coder
Optum/UHG · Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines · US
Health Informatics
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Pharmacist
Demand78
Career growth65
Healthcare fit80
Remote potential35
5-year outlook
Entry-level medical coding in the Philippines typically offers modest but stable compensation; with experience and coding certifications such as CPC, progression to senior coder, auditor, or clinical documentation integrity roles can improve earnings. Exact figures vary by employer and location.
Clinical license
Required
Applicant reach
broad
Seniority
entry
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-10-02
Intelligence details
Flexible work details
- Side income
- Classified as side-income friendly
- Engagement type
- Contract
- Hours
- Variable hours
- Eligible countries
- United States
- License jurisdiction
- US
- Profession fit
- Pharmacist
Why this was classified this way
- contract
Eligibility, licensing, and location restrictions can change. Always confirm details on the source posting before applying.
Why this is worth applying to
A solid entry point into non-clinical healthcare work for licensed medical allied graduates, especially fresh graduates. However, it is not ideal for clinicians seeking clinical practice, high autonomy, or strong remote flexibility.
Who should apply
Licensed medical allied graduates in nursing, pharmacy, med tech, dentistry, psychology, nutrition/dietetics, and similar fields, plus fresh graduates in the Philippines who want to start in medical coding/auditing. Also suitable for clinicians seeking a structured non-clinical entry-level role.
CV angle
Emphasize clinical education, active PRC license, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, diagnosis/procedure knowledge, documentation review, attention to detail, and any EHR or coding exposure. Frame clinical rotations or practice as evidence of accurate documentation and compliance understanding.
Skills to highlight
- Medical terminology
- ICD-10/CPT/HCPCS coding
- Clinical documentation review
- Auditing and compliance
- Anatomy and physiology
- Attention to detail
- Data analysis
- EHR/EMR familiarity
Role summary
Associate Medical Coder at Optum/UHG reviewing and auditing medical documentation, translating diagnoses and procedures into standardized codes, and ensuring compliance with coding, reimbursement, and payment guidelines. Requires an active PRC license and accepts fresh medical allied graduates.
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