Insurance Verification Specialist
$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
Explore opportunities with Optum, in strategic partnership with ProHealth Care. ProHealth Care is proud to be a leader in health care services, serving Waukesha County and the surrounding areas for more than a century. Explore opportunities across the full spectrum of care as you help us improve the well-being of the community with your skills, compassion and innovation. Be part of a collaborative environment that strives for excellence, nurtures respect and ensures high-quality care delivery to our patients. Join us in making an impact as an Optum Team Member supporting Pro Health Care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Insurance Verification Specialist provides detailed and timely communication to facilitate compliance with payer contractual requirements and is responsible for documenting the appropriate information in the patient's record. They ensure preauthorization and referral requirements are met prior to the delivery of system services that require authorization.
The hours during training will be 8:00am to 4:30pm CST, Monday - Friday. Training will be conducted virtually from your home for approximately 4-6 weeks.
Our office is located at 2085 North Calhoun Road Brookfield, WI 53005.
If you are located within commutable distance from the office, you may opt to work onsite, otherwise, you may enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
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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 (or higher)
- 1+ years of experience in medical billing, medical insurance verification, managed care and/or patient registration
- 1+ years of experience with health insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid and commercial carriers
- 1+ years of experience working with an EMR system
- Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
- Must be 18 years of age or older
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience in an acute care billing/insurance verification/managed care/registration department
- Previous experience with prior authorizations and referrals
- Previous experience with Epic medical record and medical terminology
- Epic experience
Telecommuting Requirements:
- Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
- Must 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:
- Consistent professional behavior and ability to handle confidential information
- Demonstrates initiative and is a self-starter
- Must demonstrate well-developed communication skills - oral and written
- Excellent customer service and relational skills
- Able to work independently, prioritize and organize workload effectively to complete tasks within the timeframes delegated
- Must be flexible to handle workflow demands
All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
PLEASE NOTE The sign-on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.
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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 - 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 Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- HSA
- On-Site Gym
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Remote Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
Vacation and Time Off
- Leave of Absence
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
Financial and Retirement
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Purchase Program
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- 401(K)
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Tuition Reimbursement
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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