Work From Home: $16-$28.27/Hr. – Remote Customer Service Representative with Optum, US Nationwide

by Chris Durst Apr. 3, 2024

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Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, has posted a work from home Patient Support Center Representatives.

These positions are open to applicants from the United States – nationwide, no state hiring exclusions are noted.

Per the company, this is a full-time role that requires employees to work any rotating 8-hour shift schedules during their business hours.

Pay is listed as $16– $28.27/hr.

Optum offers a broad benefits package.

Here’s an excerpt from the Optum/UnitedHealth job posting:

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

At Optum, the mission is clear: Help people live heathier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone.

LHI is one of 4 businesses under OptumServe. OptumServe provides health care services and proven expertise to help federal government agencies modernize the U.S. health system and improve the health and well – being of Americans. By joining OptumServe you are part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group a leader across most major segments in the U.S. health care system. LHI was founded in 1999 and acquired by Optum in 2011, LHI specializes in creating and managing health care programs through on – location services, patient – specific in – clinic appointments, telehealth assessments, or any combination based on customer need. LHI’s customizable solutions serve the diverse needs of commercial customers, as well as federal and state agencies, including the U.S. Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Health and Human Services.

There’s an energy and excitement here, a shared mission to improve the lives of others as well as our own. Ready for a new path? Start doing your life’s best work.SM

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday- Friday and Rotating Saturdays. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any 8-hour shift during the hours of 6:00am-12:00pm CST Monday- Friday and rotating shift of Saturday 7:00am-5:00pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime and weekends.

We offer 8 weeks of paid training. The hours during training will be 8:00am to 4:30pm CST, Monday – Friday. Training will be conducted virtually from your home.

Primary Responsibilities:

Make contacts to schedule a variety of specific medical and dental services in accordance with customer availability and contract guidelines.
Respond to a variety of inquiries and resolves issues with regard to the appointment scheduling/fulfillment processing and service completion in a timely manner while maintaining sensitivity toward military culture.
Conduct customer contacts related to Health Assessment processing, referral follow-up, educations and resource inquiries.
Identify potential behavioral health situations and follow contract specific protocol to assist callers.
Maintain constant awareness of service level and queue status in order to meet contractual requirements.

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 equivalent work experience
Must be 18 years or older
Customer service experience
Ability to work every other Saturday shifts between hours of 7am-5pm CST
Ability to work any 8-hour shift during the hours of 6:00am-12:00pm CST Monday-Friday and rotating shift of Saturday 7:00am-5:00pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime and
weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior military experience
Experience working in the Healthcare Industry
Experience working with Medicaid or Medicare
Experience working in a call center environment
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office programs such as Microsoft Excel (general spreadsheet navigation, data entry and sorting), Word (creating and editing word documents), and Outlook (email and calendar)

Telecommuting Requirements:

Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
Required to 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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Washington, or Rhode Island Residents Only: The hourly range for California / Colorado / Connecticut / Hawaii / Nevada / New York / New Jersey / Washington / Rhode Island residents is $16.00 – $28.27 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.

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