Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region

formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York, Crystal Run Healthcare and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best.

Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Optum Pain Medicine,

part of Optum, has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented

Authorization Specialist

to join our team.

Authorization Specialist

is responsible for the completion of set processes and protocols. Works cooperatively with all members of the care team to support the vision and mission of the organization, deliver excellent customer service and adhere to Lean processes.

Monday through Thursday 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00pm, Friday 9 : 00 to 4 : 00 pm. Shift to be determined by the hiring manager upon hire.

• Primary Responsibilities : Verify eligibility and obtain authorization from insurance companiesAbility to obtain authorizations for in office procedural injectionsAbility to obtain authorizations for MRI and Ct scansAbility to obtain authorizations for visco supplementationsFollow up on authorizations submittedAbility to follow up with patient messagingLoad or update insurance information as neededSchedule peer to peers for denied authorizationsSchedule appointments using approved scheduling guidelinesMonitor daily work queue lists, follow up on daily tasks;
• conduct outreach to patients requiring appointments; contact patients who, "no show," for follow up appointments for surgical proceduresMonitor administrative tasks in the EHR and respond timelyScan and index documents into the EHR;

ensure that necessary documents, lab results, etc. are available in advance of patient visitsAssist coworkers as needed to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamworkDemonstrate respect for patients and Optum staff by presenting a friendly, courteous manner at all times and maintaining patient confidentialityPlanning and building the procedure schedules, and confirming the patients on the schedulesPerform other duties as assigned

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success.

Some of our offerings include : Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid HolidaysMedical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving accountDental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase PlanEducation ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.

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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)

Preferred Qualifications : 6 months of scheduling and obtaining authorizations for surgical procedures1 years of experience working in medical front office position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in / out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical recordsIntermediate level of computer proficiency (multi-task through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word)Experience working with an electronic health record

Soft Skills : Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountabilityDemonstrated ability to work well with health care providersStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlinesAbility to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skills;

ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others

New York Residents Only : The salary range for New York residents is $16.00 to $28.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, 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.

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.#RED, #RPO

Last updated : 2024-05-01