Business Office Customer Service Representative

Explore Opportunities With Kelsey-Seybold Clinic

Work with one of the nations leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing Together.

This position follows a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week.

Under the supervision of Customer Service Supervisor, the Business Office Customer Service Representative will answer all patient telephone inquiries regarding patient accounts in reference to clinic billing, insurance information, collection accounts, and general patient concerns. Must maintain effective communication with all customers both internal and external including co-workers. Provides clear and grammatically correct written responses to patient communications as required. Employee works closely with the team leads and supervisor to address issues and identify problems. Employee must have the ability to plan and organize their own work to ensure timely responses, correctly document findings and communication in the patients account while meeting department standards for quality and productivity. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team is required. Employees goal is to answer patient inquires in one call whenever possible.

Youll 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 or GED from an accredited program

3+ years of experience in a health care Call Center or medical insurance environment

Knowledge of insurance billing and KSC contracted health plans rules, regulations and medical policies

Basic knowledge of medical terminology, ICD10 and CPT coding

Ability to navigate and use a variety of software applications and online resources

Analytical skills to rapidly evaluate simple patient billing questions and resolve on the first call, or to route complex problems to the appropriate party for follow-up action and resolution

Excellent communication and telephone etiquette, problem solving and active listening skills

Clear and grammatically correct written communications

Preferred Qualifications :

Billing and Coding Certificate

Computer skills to include basic MS Word & Excel, Epic Resolute

Bilingual Spanish

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, youll 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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyoneof every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and incomedeserves 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.

OptumCare 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.

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