Per Diem Ambulatory Service Representative II

UnitedHealth Group•Houston, TX

6d•$18 - $32

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. The ASR II is responsible for providing assistance to patients in a friendly and courteous manner. The ASR II is responsible for check in and check out functions, including registration and cashiering. The ASR II must maintain a neat and professional appearance and an organized work area. 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
1+ years of direct face to face customer service experience
1+ years of cash handling or collections experience
6+ months experience in a customer facing role within a medical office, healthcare setting

Nice To Haves

2+ years of working in a physician, hospital, or medical office environment to include patient registration, appointment scheduling or medical billing
2+ years of insurance and /or managed care experience to include insurance verification and the ability to identify, understand and communicate plan details to patients with HMO, PPO, EPO, Medicare and other plans

Responsibilities

Commits to collaborative interaction with patients to achieve excellent customer service and high levels of satisfaction. Endorses mutual respect amongst all members of the healthcare team. Practices positive guest/peer relationships and works with others to promote an efficient and effective team. Demonstrates a positive attitude and understands how this relates to creating a caring environment and a favorable impression regarding KSC commitment to the welfare of our patients
Processes check-in and check-out on POS system and displays knowledge of all POS functions. Collects appropriate fees, co-pays, deductibles, self-pay and bad debt balances, surgical pre-payments and coinsurance amounts as determined and documented by Financial Review personnel to meet collection standards set by Operations. Issues receipts for all monies taken. Assists patients in setting up payment plans with the Central Business Office. Interacts with patients to discuss account information
Provides assistance to process patients quickly and efficiently. Ensures accurate information is obtained and conveyed to the patient. Processes registration of new patients including name search and account set up with insurance and demographic information. Relays information regarding wait time to patients. Assists with filling out forms and paperwork required by the clinic. Updates patient demographics in Epic.
Answers questions and provides assistance to patients either directly or by referring them to the appropriate person or department. Contacts third party carriers to verify insurance coverage, benefits and eligibility when indicated. Appropriately documents insurance information in Epic and performs proper routing to patient account analysts. Obtains necessary corporate account/worker’s compensation information.
Reviews work queues daily and performs corrections needed
Performs cash control procedures for daily accounting of opening cash and balancing of ending cash
Performs other duties as assigned by the site manager