Unit Clerk - West Nyack, United States - Optum

Optum

Verified Company

West Nyack, United States

1 day ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives.

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.
Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale.

Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and
your life's best work.SM**The
Unit Clerk is responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties relating to the updating and organizing of information for his/her department.

Reporting pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responding to inquiries and requests from staff, providers, etc.

Location: 2 Centerock Rd, West Nyack, NY 10994

Primary Responsibilities:

Collects data from patient charts to complete forms, prior authorizations and schedule appointments as needed
Documents and reports the information and data collected in a retrievable understandable and readable format
Putting together with charts
Prior Authorization
Faxing/scanning
Documents information acquired and services implemented in the patient health record
Communicates openly with patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care
Uses effective professional communication skills and tools to acquire and disseminate relevant information to patients, caregivers, and health care providers across the continuum of care

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 higher)
1+ years of customer service experience in an office setting
Intermediate level of computer proficiency
Ability to work 8 hour days Mon-Fri between the hours of 8:30am 5:00pm

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a medical/healthcare setting
Knowledge of medical terminology
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyoneof every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and incomedeserves 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._

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