Patient Access Representative

UnitedHealth Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Plan options

401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Patient Access Representative in Phoenix, AZ. This role involves registering patients, verifying insurance, and handling co-pays while providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $16 to $29 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Join us to make a meaningful impact on patient care in our community.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of customer service experience in a hospital or office setting.
• Ability to work 100% onsite at 350 W. Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Complete the registration process by collecting patient information.
• Utilize computer systems for patient data entry and verification.
• Gather clinical information and process referrals.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Patient Access Representative are responsible for providing patient-oriented service in a clinical or front office setting; performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties related to the delivery of patient care, including greeting, and checking in patients, answering phones, collecting patient co-pays and insurance payments, processing paperwork, and performing other front office duties as required in a fast-paced, customer-oriented clinical environment.

Our office is located at 350 W. Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ.

We offer 4 weeks of paid training. The hours during training will be 8am to 4:30pm or 7am to 3:30pm, Monday - Friday. There will also be a shadowing/on the job training element that will require you to work the same schedule as the trainer during that portion of the training.

Primary Responsibilities

• Communicates directly with patients and/or families either in person or on the phone to complete the registration process by collecting patient demographics, health information, and verifying insurance eligibility/benefits
• Utilizes computer systems to enter access or verify patient data in real time ensuring accuracy and completeness of information
• Gathers necessary clinical information and processes referrals, pre-certification, pre-determinations, and pre-authorizations according to insurance plan requirements
• Verifies insurance coverage, benefits and creates price estimates, reverifications as needed
• Collects patient co-pays as appropriate and conducts conversations with patients on their out-of-pocket financial obligations
• Identifies outstanding balances from patient's previous visits and attempts to collect any amount due
• Responsible for collecting data directly from patients and referring to provider offices to confirm and create scheduled appointments for patient services prior to hospital discharge
• Responds to patient and caregivers' inquiries related to routine and sensitive topics always in a compassionate and respectful manner
• Generates, reviews, and analyzes patient data reports and follows up on issues and inconsistencies as necessary

Benefits

Competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team committed to your success. Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1+ years of customer service experience in a hospital, office setting, customer service setting, or phone support role
• Ability to work 100% onsite at 350 W. Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ
• Ability to work Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Ability to work a flexible 1st shift schedule during the initial training period
• Must be 18 years of age OR older

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• Experience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department, Physician office or any medical setting
• Experience in insurance reimbursement and financial verification
• Experience in requesting and processing financial payments
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Understanding of insurance policies and procedures
• Ability to perform basic mathematics for financial payments

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Dependable, able to work independently

Physical Demands

• Standing for long periods of time (10 to 12 hours) while using a workstation on wheels and phone/headset

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 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.

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.