Collections Representative

National Remote PositionYou'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.As part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're a dynamic new partnership formed by Dignity Health and Optum. We'll count on your professionalism, expertise, and dedication help ensure that our patients receive the quality of care they need. So, if you're looking for a place to use your passion, your ideas and your desire to drive change, this is the opportunity for you.This position is full-time Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00am - 3:30pm PST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.This will be on the job training and the hours during training will be during normal business hours.Primary Responsibilities:May be assigned to process payments, adjustments, claims, correspondence, refunds, denials, financial/charity applications, and/or payment plans in an accurate and timely manner, meeting goals in work quality and productivity.Coordinates with other staff members and physician office staff as necessary ensure correct processing.Reconciles, balances and pursues account balances and payments, and/or denials, working with payor remits, facility contracts, payor customer service, provider representatives, spreadsheets and the company's collection/self-pay policies to ensure maximum reimbursement.May be assigned to research payments, denials and/or accounts to determine short/over payments, contract discrepancies, incorrect financial classes, internal/external errors.Makes appeals and corrections as necessary.Builds strong working relationships with assigned business units, hospital departments or provider offices.Identifies trends in payment issues and communicates with internal and external customers as appropriate to educate and correct problems.Provides assistance to internal clients.Responds to incoming calls and makes outbound calls as required to resolve billing, payment and accounting issues.Provides assistance and excellent customer service to patients, patient families, providers, and other internal and external customers.Works as a member of the patient financial services team to achieve goals in days and dollars of outstanding accounts. Reduces Accounts Receivable balances.Uses systems to document and to provide statistical data, prepare issues list(s) and to communicate with payors accurately.Works independently under general supervision, following defined standards and procedures.Uses critical thinking skills to solve problems and reconcile accounts in a timely manner.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 / GEDMust be 18 years of age OR older1+ years of hospital collections experience, where collections were done directly for the hospital/facility1+ years of appeals and denied claims experience for a Hospital/facilityExperience navigating within an insurance portal to work denied hospital claims to resolution.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - including Word, Excel, and OutlookAbility to work Monday - Friday, 07:00AM - 03:30PM PSTPreferred Qualifications:2+ years of experience working in an inbound/outbound call center environmentExperience processing denials and submitting appealsKnowledge of or experience using Claims Administrator billing platformTelecommuting Requirements: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 privacyMust live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter PolicyPay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $18 - $32 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. 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.