Associate Clinical Admin Coordinator

UnitedHealth Group • Colorado Springs, CO

8d • $16 - $29 • Remote

About The Position

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.
This is high inbound call volume, customer service environment. You'll need to be efficient, productive and thorough dealing with our members over the phone. You also must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes evening hours. You'll need to be efficient, productive and thorough working with paper and electronic medical records.
Location: You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Must be willing and able to work MST hours.
Schedule: Monday-Friday between the hours of 7am-6pm MST. Schedule to be determined by manager upon hire.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1+ years of telephonic or face-to-face customer service experience
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within the health care industry and with health insurance
• Experience working in a hospital, physician's office, or medical clinic setting
• Experience working in a call centre
• A clerical or administrative support background
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT codes

Responsibilities

• Take high volume of inbound and outbound calls
• Manage the intake of members or the admission/discharge information post notification
• Work with hospitals, clinics, facilities and the clinical team to manage requests for services from members and/or providers
• Manage the referral process, processing incoming and outgoing referrals and prior authorizations, including intake, notification and census roles
• Provide appropriate triage and care coordination notification cases for non-clinical assessment/intervention-processing referral.
• Handle resolution/inquiries from members and/or providers

Benefits

• 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.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED