Collections Representative

This position is Onsite. Our office is located at 115 W Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI 54401.

UMR, UnitedHealthcare's third-party administrator (TPA) solution, is the nation's largest TPA. When you work with UMR, what you do matters. It's that simple . . . and it's that rewarding.
In providing consumer - oriented health benefit plans to millions of people; our goal is to create higher quality care, lower costs and greater access to health care. Join us and you will be empowered to achieve new levels of excellence and make a profound and personal impact as you contribute to new innovations in a vital and complex system. Opportunities are endless for your career development and advancement within UMR due to our record-breaking growth.
Regardless of your role at UMR, the support you feel all around you will enable you to do what you do with energy, quality, and confidence. So, take the first step in what is sure to be a fast - paced and highly diversified career.

This position is full-time on-site (40 hours per week). Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00 am - 5:00 pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

We offer on-the-job training. The hours of training will be aligned with your schedule.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform research on various computer systems and document customer information regarding current status, payment expectations, notes of conversations and other relevant information
• Use mail, email and phones to contact customers to discuss, negotiate payment and resolve outstanding medical bill accounts and balances
• Obtain agreement on potential balance payoff and/or payment terms within stated level of authority and guideline limits
• Prepare and submits reports to internal management on status of outstanding medical bills and proposed/planned payment settlement details

This is a challenging role that requires providing best in class service to our customers during their times of difficulty. It's a fast paced environment that requires focus and ability to multi-task throughout the day.  

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 equivalent work experience
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• 1 years of experience in an office, administrative, clerical, or customer service environment using phones and computers as the primary job tools
• Experience with Microsoft Word (creating & editing documents) and Microsoft Excel
• Must reside within a commutable distance to the office located at 115 W Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week). Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00 am - 5:00 pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience working in a healthcare environment

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 salary for this role will range from $18 - $32 hourly 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.

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Salary : $18 - $32