Job Description

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 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.** This position is full time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm PST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. Our office is located at 8407 Fallbrook Ave West Hills, CA 91304. We offer 4 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be aligned with your schedule. If you Reside within a commutable distance from 8407 Fallbrook Ave West Hills, CA 91304, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Responsible for managing Third - Party AR by analyzing denied and un-responded claims + Outbound calls to insurance carriers to appeal and check claims status + Post explanation of benefits + Coordinate with insurance carriers to reconcile / resolve any issues + Familiar with explanation of benefits + Maintain Compliance and HIPAA standards at all times + Meet or exceed daily production standards by maintaining work list according to metrics + Meet or exceed daily quality standards + Perform other duties and functions as assigned + Process insurance / patient refunds and adjustments + Evaluate and respond to all emails request for any deposit issues in order to resolve in a timely matter 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. **Required Qualifications:** + High School Diploma / GED + Must be 18 years of age OR older + Ability to create and modify spreadsheets within Microsoft Excel + Ability to work full time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm PST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Medical Billing experience + Familiar with explanation of benefits **Telecommuting Requirements:** + Reside within a commutable distance from 8407 Fallbrook Ave West Hills, CA 91304 with ability to come onsite for meetings. + Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable) + Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy. + Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service. **Soft Skills:** + Ability to navigate on internet for researching purposes + Demonstrated problem solving, organization and interpersonal skills + Ability to work independently and as part of a team + Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy   The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $28.85 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. _At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._ _UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations._ _UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._ \#RPO #RED

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