Part Time Patient Access Representative Associate

Optum; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Patient Access Representative Associate to greet patients, collect demographic and financial data, and enter information into the electronic medical record. You will verify insurance and assist with payments, co-pays, and financial assistance programs.

The role requires at least 6 months of customer service in a healthcare setting, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a biweekly rotating schedule, including overnights. 18+ years old, training hours apply.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of customer service experience in an office or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work a biweekly rotating schedule as specified.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work standard daytime hours Mon-Fri for the initial training period.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients in person.
• Collect demographics and insurance information.
• Check in and interview patients to complete paperwork.
• Direct patients to their appointment or procedure.
• Assist with scheduling add-on appointments.
• Document issues and resolutions in the electronic medical record.
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits; explain results.
• Collect co-pays or deductibles; explain financial assistance programs.
• Provide customer service for inbound and outbound calls.
• May mentor other staff.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Us at our Virtual Job Fair to learn more about this position! Wednesday, October 14th | 12pm - 2pm CDT Register here: https://uhg.hr/RSVP-patientaccess-event $750 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS Opportunities at Optum, in strategic partnership with Allina Health.

Location: 2805 Campus Dr. Plymouth, MN 55441

Patient Access Representative Associate is responsible for greeting and welcoming patients in person. Provides a standard registration process by collecting demographic and financial data and enter information into an electronic medical record.

Primary Responsibilities

• Greets and welcomes patient in person
• Collects demographic and insurance information
• Checks in and interviews patients to complete appropriate paperwork
• Directs patient to their appointment or procedure
• May assist in scheduling add-on appointments
• Documents any issues and resolutions in electronic medical record
• Resolve claim issues or registration errors on patient accounts
• Uses resources, tools and procedures to complete registration for accounts and in assigned work queues
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits information for payers and interprets results focusing on complex billing situations
• Obtains cost information and explains information to patient if necessary
• Collects co-pay or deductibles and respond to questions regarding financial assistance programs available. Refers complex questions as needed
• Screening and approving patients for financial assistance programs
• Assists and counsel's patient with application process for available financial assistance programs
• Provides technical or functional direction for employees
• Assists patients in completion of request for information forms and submits to appropriate department
• Obtains signatures from patients as needed
• May gather medical record information from all departments for collection
• Provide customer service for inbound and outbound telephone calls
• May mentor other staff as needed
• Other duties as assigned

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ months of customer service experience in an office/hospital setting
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work the following biweekly rotating schedule
  • Week 1: Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 10:00pm - 6:30am
  • Week 2: Sunday, Tuesday and Friday from 10:00pm - 6:30am
• Ability to work standard daytime hours, Mon-Fri for the first 3 weeks after hire in alignment with the training schedule
• Must be 18 years of age OR older

Preferred Qualifications

• Revenue cycle experience
• Epic experience
• General office experience

Physical Demands

• Consistent walking, standing, bending, turning, etc.
• Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, up to 2-5 lbs. frequently
• PLEASE NOTE** The sign-on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.

Pay

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16 - $29 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Company Culture and Values

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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