Part Time Patient Access Representative - Erie, CO & Lafayette, CO - UnitedHealth Group

$2,000 Sign On Bonus For External Candidates

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.

Responsible for providing patient-oriented service in a clinical or front office setting; performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties related to the delivery of patient care, including greeting and checking in patients, answering phones, collecting patient co-pays and insurance payments, processing paperwork, and performing other front office duties as required in a fast-paced, customer-oriented clinical environment

This position is part-time. Employees are required to work our normal business hours onsite in Lafayette, CO, on Monday 07:00AM -03:30PM and onsite in Erie, CO, Friday 07:00AM- 05:30PM, and Saturday 08:00AM – 01:00PM. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends. Our office is located at 101 Erie Parkway, Erie CO 80516 and

1000 West South Boulder Road, Lafayette CO 80026.

We offer 2 weeks of training. The hours during training will be onsite in Lafayette, CO, on Monday 07:00AM - 03:30PM and onsite in Erie, CO, Friday 07:00AM- 05:30PM, and Saturday 08:00AM – 01:00PM.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Communicates directly with patients and / or families either in person or on the phone to complete the registration process by collecting patient demographics, health information, and verifying insurance eligibility / benefits

• Utilizes computer systems to enter access or verify patient data in real - time ensuring accuracy and completeness of information

• Gathers necessary clinical information and processes referrals, pre-certification, pre-determinations, and pre-authorizes according to insurance plan requirements

• Verifies insurance coverage, benefits and creates price estimates, reverifications as needed

• Collects patient co-pays as appropriate and conducts conversations with patients on their out-of-pocket financial obligations

• Identifies outstanding balances from patient’s previous visits and attempts to collect any amount due

• Responsible for collecting data directly from patients and referring provider offices to confirm and create scheduled appointments for patient services prior to hospital discharge

• Responds to patient and caregivers' inquiries related to routine and sensitive topics always in a compassionate and respectful manner

• Generates, reviews and analyzes patient data reports and follows up on issues and inconsistencies as necessary

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of specific registration requirements for all areas, including but not limited to: Main Admitting, OP Registration, ED Registration, Maternity, and Rehabilitation units. 

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

• 1+ years of Customer Service experience such as hospital, office setting, customer service setting, or phone support

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Ability to work onsite in Lafayette, CO, on Monday 07:00AM - 03:30PM and onsite in Erie, CO, Friday 07:00AM- 05:30PM, and Saturday 08:00AM – 01:00PM 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Office products

   

• Working knowledge of medical terminology

• Understanding of insurance policies and procedures

• Ability to perform basic mathematics for financial payments

• Experience in requesting and processing financial payments
• Experience in insurance reimbursement and financial verification
• Experience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department, Physician office or any medical setting

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills

   

Physical and Work Environment:

• Standing for long periods of time (10 to 12 hours) while using a workstation on wheels and phone/headset.

**PLEASE NOTE** The sign on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.

Colorado Residents Only: The hourly range for Colorado residents is $16.00 - $27.31 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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