Patient Access Representative - Boulder CO - 2172292I

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2172292I
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 full-time Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00am - 3:30pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. Our office is located at 4747 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder CO. 80303
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 patients 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.
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 / GED (or higher) OR equivalent experience
1 years of Customer Service experience such as hospital, office setting, customer service setting, or phone support
Ability to work full time onsite in Boulder, CO
Ability to work in Erie, CO when needed (101 Erie Parkway Erie, CO 80516)
Ability to work Monday-Friday, during our normal business hours of 7:00am - 3:30pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.
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
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Colorado Residents Only:
The salary range for Colorado residents is $16.00 - $27.31.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, youll 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 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.
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.
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