Per Diem Patient Access Specialist

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives.

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.

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.

The Per Diem Patient Access Specialist is responsible for the smooth operation and flow of patients within the registration area.

This includes greeting patients, providing information, answering phones, registering patients and entering exam orders as required.

They are also responsible for obtaining all demographics, insurance information, appropriate codes, and authorizations from patients (or their representatives) and physicians in a courteous and efficient manner for billing.

Other duties pertinent to optimal patient experience, patient flow, and efficient staff utilization are also expected.

Schedule : About 10 hours per week

• no more than 20 hours a week.

As needed position which could be day shifts, evening shifts, and weekend shifts Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

Location : Foothills Location

Some of our offerings include : Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Education Reimbursement Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.) More information can be downloaded at : 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.

Qualifications

As needed position which could be day shifts, evening shifts, and weekend shifts Preferred Qualifications : Experience with Microsoft Office products Experience in Customer Service Role Experience with Medical Records Experience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department, Physician office or any medical setting Experience in insurance reimbursement and financial verification Experience in requesting and processing financial payments Working knowledge of medical terminology Understanding of insurance policies and procedures Ability to perform basic mathematics for financial payments Soft Skills : Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills 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 $16.00 to $27.69 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 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

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.

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Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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