Collections Representative

National Remote Position

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

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 in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00 am - 7:00 pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime and weekends.

We offer 90 days of paid training. The hours of training will be based on your assigned schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment. Training will be conducted virtually from your home.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review open AR and prioritize collection activities
• Develop relationships with payers to obtain remits and resolve root causes
• Assure that timely and accurate follow up activity is performed on all invoices
• Responsible for review and documenting of key accounts
• Identify issues / trends and escalate to Supervisor / Manager when assistance is needed
• Identify and document bad debt write - offs and A / R adjustments
• Identifies any overpayments and / or duplicate payments, with investigation and resolution
• Create refund requests, in accordance with policies and procedures
• Ensures secondary claims are accurately generated and submitted on a timely basis
• Evaluates payments / denials received for correctness and ensures they are applied appropriately
• Provide exceptional Customer service to internal and external customers
• Work with offshore partners to ensure that exceptions are being resolved within the designated standard
• Develop relationships with other departments to provide feedback about root cause issues
• Adhere to Regulatory / Payer Guidelines and policies & procedures
• Other duties as assigned

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
• 1+ years of major medical insurance collections OR home infusion billing experience
• Experience using Microsoft Word (edit, create and save documents)
• Experience using Microsoft Excel (editing spreadsheets)
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook (email)
• Experience using Microsoft Teams
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00 am - 7:00 pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Infusion Pharmacy experience
• Knowledge of EOB (explanation of benefits)
• Knowledge of HCPCS, NDC, ICD-10, and HIPAA

Telecommuting 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 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 follow complex processes and create solutions independently
• Ability to multi-task successfully and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and time management within a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate willingness to listen, understand and acknowledge customers, co-workers, leadership and others in a collaborative, respectful and productive manner
• Demonstrate good judgement and professional initiative on all matters come across the desk, whether inside or outside the normal scope of the role
• Reliable and consistent record of attendance

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay 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 $18.00 to $32.00 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.