Provider Data Specialist
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 more you do, the more you learn. As you learn, you find new doors opening that challenge you to bring your best. This specialist role with UnitedHealth Group will call on your knowledge, your energy and your commitment to making health care work more effectively for more people. We're driving to ever higher levels of sophistication in how provider networks are composed and how they perform. Join us and you'll play a key role in managing data about the physicians and specialists who are part of our provider networks. This role will put you in a team of incredibly talented technological and business professionals. You'll discover the resources, backing and opportunities that you'd expect from a Fortune 6 leader. Working schedule: 8am – 5pm PST with flexibility. Role supports California market. 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
- Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Excel (experience with spreadsheets, formulas, and data management)
- Ability to quickly learn and navigate internal systems
- Highly organized and self-motivated with the ability to manage a task-oriented workload
Nice To Haves
- Customer service experience
- 2+ medical coding experience
- Previous experience with provider data or healthcare systems is a plus but not required
- Proficiency in medical terminology
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to data accuracy
Responsibilities
- Update health plans on changes to our Optum California provider network, including new providers, terminations, and demographic updates
- Work from a task queue to ensure timely and accurate completion of assignments
- Maintain and update internal systems to track the status of submissions
- Follow up with health plans when necessary to confirm that the submissions have been processed and updates are complete
- Demonstrate strong communication skills when coordinating with health plans and internal teams
- Gain familiarity with internal data systems to effectively manage and update provider information
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
