Per Diem Patient Care Coordinator

UnitedHealth Group; Leitchfield (KY); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Benefits package

Equity stock plan

401k contribution

Résumé du poste

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Patient Financial Advocate in Kentucky to handle high volumes of patient calls and provide telephonic customer service with basic knowledge of Revenue Cycle. You will assist with billing, payments, insurance coverage, Medicaid applications, and help resolve patient issues.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a clear development path. Candidates should have a High School Diploma/GED, 1+ years in administrative support or healthcare operations, and

Qualifications

• Data entry across multiple systems with accuracy.
• Administrative support and customer service experience in healthcare.
• Attention to detail and ability to work across departments.

Responsabilités

• Provide support with billing, patient payments, patient inquiries.
• Processing assistance applications.
• Helping get insurance coverage and resolving patient issues.
• Help patients apply for Medicaid and special Medicaid programs.

Connaissances

Data entry

Customer service

Administrative support

Healthcare operations

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Description du poste

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 startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Patient Financial Advocates are patient facing. This position generates revenue by handling high volumes of patient calls and providing telephonic customer service with basic knowledge of all areas of Revenue Cycle.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide support with billing, patient payments, patient inquires
• Processing assistance applications
• Helping get insurance coverage and resolving patient issues
• Help patients apply for Medicaid and special Medicaid programs. The team processed over 700 Medicaid applications last month, 755 financial assistance applications and collected approx. $127,000

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:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1+ years of experience accurately entering, updating, and maintaining data across multiple systems ensuring attention to detail
• 1+ years of professional experience in administrative support, customer service, healthcare operations, or related support roles
• Ability to work shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:30am - 5pm
• Ability to work occasional overtime, weekends or holidays as needed
• Must be 18 years of age OR older

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 $20.00 to $36.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.