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You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
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.
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For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care.
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The Business Services department is seeking a Insurance Follow Up Representative to join their team full-time.
The Insurance Follow Up Representative serves the patients, clinicians, and staff of Optum by obtaining payment on outstanding receivables timely.
Focus is upon resolving any issues that may be causing delay of payment, including contacting payers and using appropriate websites to determine claim status.
Investigation and resolution of denied claims including identification of trends and payer behavior that is contributing to inaccurate or delayed reimbursement for services rendered by our providers.
Primary function is to overcome obstacles to ensure timely and accurate insurance payment, validation that insurance liability has been met prior to assigning patient liability.
Research and identification of clinic and payer behavior and trends that may risk reimbursement, addressing those scenarios to mitigate unnecessary write offs / losses.
Independently works directly with straight forward payer contracts and guidelines to obtain accurate payment of insurance claims.
Easily resolving eligibility denials but needing increased support to resolve billing related denials. Performs follow up actions including correcting payer rejections, checking claim status, updating patient registration related items, and rebilling claims as necessary to ensure claims are processing in a timely fashion;
escalate issues as appropriate to leadership.
This position is full-time (40 hours / week), Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work our normal business hours of 7 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM PST (Pacific Standard Time).
It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime and schedule may vary depending on team and training.
We offer weeks of paid training. The hours of training will be based on your schedule (follows the same hours except 2 days when they will start at 8 : 00 AM) or will be discussed on your first day of employment.
All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Primary Responsibilities :
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 :
Preferred Qualifications :
Telecommuting Requirements :
Soft Skills :
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Washington or Rhode Island Residents Only : The hourly range for California / Colorado / Connecticut / Hawaii / Nevada / New York / New Jersey / Washington / Rhode Island residents is $16.
00 - $28.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.
In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and k 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.
Last updated : 2024-04-23
Full Time
Insurance
$62k-80k (estimate)
04/24/2024
05/02/2024
unitedhealthgroup.com
THREE BRIDGES, NJ
>50,000
1980
Insurance
Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and to help make the health system work better for everyone. A Fortune 6 company, we're focused on helping people live healthier lives while making the health system work better for everyone. Here, we seek to empower people with the information, guidance and tools to make personal health choices. We work harder and we aim higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And, at the end of the day, were doing a lot of good for more than 142 million people worldwide. Our biggest point of differentiation is our people - and the collective ta...lent, energy, intelligence and drive our force of 305,000 individuals around the world bring to our mission every single day. So, how do we do it? With our every action, interaction and intention that demonstrates the five fundamental values that guide everything we do: Integrity Compassion Relationships Innovation Performance If you're looking for a place where your drive, compassion and passion can make a difference in the health and well-being of others, consider UnitedHealth Group. Click below to search careers or join our social communities: Search and apply for careers at: http://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com Like us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/uhgcareers Follow us on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/uhgcareers Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: 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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