Patient Support Center Representative

UnitedHealth Group • Torrance, CA

91d • $16 - $27 • Remote

About The Position

This position is National Remote. 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 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 position is full time, (40 hours / week), Any day of the week. Employees are required to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours 8:30a-5:00pm Pacific (Department is 24 / 7). It may be necessary, given the business need, to work year-round, occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays. Working hours must be PST Time Zone. We offer 6 weeks of paid on-the-job training. The hours of training will be 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED OR equivalent experience
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• 2+ years of experience with working in a customer service - based role
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with using Microsoft suite and other systems to include navigating multiple chat channels within Microsoft Teams
• Ability to type at the speed of 40+ WPM
• Ability to work any of our full time (40 hours / week), 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours 8:30a-5:00pm Pacific (Department is 24 / 7), including the flexibility to work year-round, occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays based on business need.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience with working in a healthcare setting
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
• Experience with working in a virtual environment
• Experience in working with multiple computer screens while speaking to customer

Responsibilities

• Meet the performance goals established for the position in the areas of patient satisfaction, accuracy, quality, and attendance.
• Meet department standards to adherence metric.
• Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate Optum's commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care, and concern with every internal and external customer.
• Multi-task utilizing double monitors for data entry, phone etiquette, and use of resources while maintaining proper guidelines.
• Provides services to internal and external customers involving the exchange of complex and sensitive information while acting as patient advocate.
• Assists other Patient Support Center Representatives and Supervisors with daily paperwork load as needed to resolve and/or document patient issues.
• Recognizes financial, medical, and legal risks based on data collected during customer interactions and follows appropriate procedures.
• Utilizes Optum systems to resolve customer needs such as appointments, authorizations, claims, invoices, eligibility, benefits, appeals, TARs.
• Translates oral information into concise and accurate written documentation per guidelines.
• Assists new or potential members in the choice of PCP and supplies general information about medical group.
• Pages clinicians and assists Telehealth Nurses as necessary (e.g., arranging DME, transportation and HH).
• Data enters PCP changes into the system and processes paperwork as necessary.

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