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. 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, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work during our normal business hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. Employees are required to train full-time onsite for the first three months and after training completes, work every other week from home.
We offer 3 months of on-the-job training. The hours during training will be 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday.
If you are within commutable distance to the office at 1201 Pleasant Valley Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303, you will have the flexibility to work from home and the office in this hybrid role* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage administrative intake of members
Work with hospitals, clinics, facilities and the clinical team to manage requests for services from members and/or providers
Process incoming and outgoing referrals, and prior authorizations, including intake, notification and census roles
Assist the clinical staff with setting up documents/triage cases for Clinical Coverage Review
Handle resolution/inquiries from members and/or providers
This is high volume, customer service environment. You’ll need to be efficient, productive and thorough dealing with our members over the phone. You also must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes evening hours.
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
Must be 18 years of age OR older
2+ years of customer service experience
Basic experience with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Ability to train full-time onsite for the first three months at 1201 Pleasant Valley Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303
After training completes, ability to work every other week from home
Ability to work Monday - Friday, during our normal business hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm
Preferred Qualifications:
RHIT or RHIA certification
Experience working within the health care industry and with health care insurance
Experience working in a hospital, physician's office or medical clinic setting
Experience working in a call center
Experience working with Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar management)
Clerical or administrative support background
Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT codes
Telecommuting Requirements:
Reside within a commutable distance to the office at 1201 Pleasant Valley Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303
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
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
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 .
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