Financial Clearance Representative Associate - Remote near Minneapolis, MN

UnitedHealth Group • Minneapolis, MN

82d • $16 - $28 • Remote

About The Position

Opportunities at Optum, in strategic partnership with Allina Health. As an Optum employee, you will provide support to the Allina Health account. 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. Connecting. Growing together. The Financial Clearance Representative Associate is responsible for completing the financial clearance process and creating the first impression of Optum services to patients, their families, and other external customers. Work in a team environment with medical staff, nursing, ancillary departments, insurance payers, and other external sources to assist families in obtaining healthcare and financial services. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 6+ months of experience with Prior Authorization activities in healthcare business office operations
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Must be 18 years of age OR older

Nice To Haves

• EPIC experience
• Experience with insurance and benefit verification and/or Pre-Registration activities in healthcare business/office setting
• Associate or Vocational degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Public Health, or Related Field of Study
• Experience working with clinical staff
• Experience working with clinical documentation
• Experience working with a patient's clinical medical record

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze patient visit information to determine whether authorization is needed and understands payor specific criteria to appropriately secure authorization and clear the account prior to service where possible
• Ensure that initial and all subsequent authorizations are obtained in a timely manner
• May provide mentoring to less experienced team members on all aspects of the revenue cycle, payer issues, policy issues, or anything that impacts their role
• Meet and maintain department productivity and quality expectations

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED