Patient Support Center Representative - Dallas, United States - UnitedHealth Group
Description
If you are located within MST OR CST, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* (work from home) as you take on some tough challenges.
The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best.
Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale.
Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This position is full-time (40 hours/week). Department is 24/7. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work year-round, occasional overtime, including holidays. We offer 3 weeks of on-the-job training.The hours of training will be aligned with your schedule.*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Primary Responsibilities:
Meet the performance goals established for the position in the areas of patient satisfaction, accuracy, quality, and attendance Meet department standards to adherence metric Adherence metric is evaluated daily Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate Optum's commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care and concern with every internal and external customer Multi - task utilizing double monitors for data entry, phone etiquette, and use of resources while maintaining proper guidelines Provides services to internal and external customers involving the exchange of complex and sensitive information while acting as patient advocate Assists other Patient Support Center Representatives and Supervisors with daily paperwork load as needed to resolve and / or document patient issues Recognizes financial, medical and legal risks based on data collected during customer interactions and follows appropriate procedures Utilizes Optum systems to resolve customer needs such as appointments, authorizations, claims, invoices, eligibility, benefits, appeals, TARs Translates oral information into concise and accurate written documentation per guidelines Assists new or potential members in the choice of PCP and supplies general information about medical group Pages clinicians and assists Telehealth Nurses as necessary (e.g., arranging DME, transportation and HH) Data enters PCP changes into the system and processes paperwork as necessary You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience Must be 18 years of age OR older 2+ years working in a customer service-based role Ability to demonstrate strong proficiency using Microsoft suite and other systems to include navigating multiple chat channels within Microsoft Teams Ability to work full time (40 hours/week).
Department is 24/7. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work year-round, occasional overtime, including holidays.Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual fluency in English and any of the following languages: Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean or other 1+ years working in a healthcare setting
Telecommuting Requirements:
Reside within CST OR MST Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable) Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy.
Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service.
Colorado Residents Only:
The hourly range for this is $ $28.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
Application Deadline:
This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected.
Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere:
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #RPO