Specialty Services Intake Specialist - Remote

UnitedHealth Group • Oklahoma City, OK

95d • $17 - $31 • Remote

About The Position

Explore opportunities with FlexCare, part of the Optum family of businesses. At FlexCare, we are on a mission to provide exceptional IV therapy to patients with neurological, rheumatologic, gastroenterological and immunological disorders. Be part of a cutting-edge clinical environment where your expertise is valued, and your career growth is supported. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Intake Specialist is responsible for receiving referrals from sources and ensuring they are processed through the intake process in a timely manner. The Intake specialist is also responsible for obtaining the patient's benefits, prior authorizations and/or predeterminations, as well as communicating with the patient and their families as well as the referral source to determine their needs, medical history, physical and mental state, and special requirements. If you are located within the Central Region, you will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in infusion therapy or related healthcare services with experience working with healthcare insurance and customer service
• Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Responsibilities

• Processes orders from referral sources
• Assesses patient needs upon arrival
• Responds to all phone and fax inquiries
• Verifies patient's benefits and eligibility for requested services
• Obtains all necessary information required to process a prior authorization if applicable
• Completes all patients start of care paperwork
• Relays insurance coverage to referral source/patient and discuss financial responsibilities and any need for financial assistance
• Enter all new patients into the database
• Receives and uploads all documents received into patient's file
• Monitors referrals and assess any of their needs
• Assists clients and staff with referral questions when needed

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