Senior Billing Representative

Remote Billing RepresentativeThis position is remote in Chelmsford, MA. If you are located within commutable distance to the office at 228 Billerica Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824, you will have the flexibility to work remotely 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 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 7:30 am - 5:00 pm. One day a week in office which will be assigned upon start. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.We offer up to 6 weeks of paid training. The hours during training will be 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Training will be conducted onsite.Primary Responsibilities:Performs all tasks of a Senior Billing Representative or a Senior Customer Service RepresentativeSubmit claims electronically to the clearinghouseBased on department needs, monitors one of the following: back-end operations or functions, front end operations or functions, daily production tracking, and/or patient phones for coverage, quality, reports and call logsTrains new employees and completes other trainings throughout the yearCommunicate with superiors, peers, employees, internal and external customers, and others, as appropriate, on regular basis, assuring proper flow of informationAssists in documenting standard operating procedures and business rules for the departmentAssists in resolving problems relating to all areas of Patient/Third Party billings and missing informationResponds to patient complaints and escalated issues to ensure the appropriate action for resolution occursFacilitates individual and small group meetingsMaintains current knowledge of billing requirements and system practiceYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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 OR equivalent work experienceMust be 18 years of age OR older1+ years of experience in patient, client, or third-party insurance billingWork experience in a fast-paced environment requiring multi-tasking and problem-solving skillsAbility 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 7:30 am - 5:00 pm and come on site one day a week. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtimePreferred Qualifications:Epic experienceTelecommuting Requirements:Reside within commutable distance at the office at 228 Billerica Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824.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 adapt to changes*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 $20 - $36 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.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 is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.