Work From Home: NEW! Remote Customer Service Representative: $16-$28.27/Hr., Comprehensive Benefits

by Chris Durst Sept. 24, 2024

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Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, has posted a Remote Customer Service Representative job posting to their careers page.

NOTE: Optum positions usually fill quickly – apply now!

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

In this role, you will provide support to your team members by serving as a resource or subject matter expert. You’ll work with 40 to 50 callers per day — each is an opportunity for you to identify and exceed our customer expectations by committing to and building strong relationships internally and externally.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma / GED, 2+ years of customer service experience OR experience in a medical office, health care call-center or office setting analyzing and solving customer problems, and familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications.

The posted pay rage (for states that mandate the inclusion of compensation rates) is $16.00 – $28.27 per hour. (Please note that the states listed are NOT THE ONLY STATES THEY ARE ACCEPTING CANDIDATES FROM — they are just the states that require pay rate information.)

The company also offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm EST.

Following are excerpts from the Remote Customer Service Representative job posting:

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.

As a Customer Service Representative, you’ll compassionately deliver an exceptional experience to between 40 to 50 callers per day, always remembering that there is a real person on the other end of the phone who is looking for help, guidance, and support. You’ll also provide support to your team members by serving as a resource or subject matter expert. Both of these are opportunities for you to identify and exceed our customer expectations by committing to and building strong relationships internally and externally. At the end, you’ll know you performed with integrity and delivered the best customer service experience making all your customers and team members feel better because they talked to you.

This position is full-time, Monday – Friday. Employees are required to work during our normal business hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm EST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

We offer 4-6 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of training will be during our normal business hours.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

Answer a high volume of calls from patients or their representative regarding the Athena Alliance Program (AAP), patient invoices, payment plans, credit card payments, patient pricing, and general customer concerns
Contact patients for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to:
Explaining the Athena Alliance Program (AAP) and how to fill out the application
Explaining and obtaining a signed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) required for Medicare patients
Obtaining prepayment when required
Pre-collection calls to patients who have not paid their invoices
Evaluate and respond to all aspects of written billing inquiries and updating invoices
Research, troubleshoot and resolve complex billing issues and customer complaints, taking all steps to resolve and ensure full resolution
Update patient spreadsheets regarding AAP, write offs
Maintain all Compliance and HIPAA regulations at all times
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to meet quality standards
Ability to meet production standards
Ability to handle other projects as assigned

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
Must be 18 years of age OR older
2+ years of customer service experience OR experience in a medical office, health care call-center or office setting analyzing and solving customer problems
Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications
Ability to work Monday – Friday, during our normal business hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm EST

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior health care experience
Medical terminology experience
Data entry experience
Proficient in translating health care-related jargon and complex processes into simple, step-by-step instructions customers can understand and act upon
Knowledge of billing/finance and eligibility processes, practices, and concepts
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish

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

Soft Skills:

Demonstrated ability to listen skillfully, collect relevant information, build rapport, and respond to customers in a compassionate manner
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Proficient conflict management skills including the ability to resolve stressful situations
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Remote Customer Service Representative Compensation & Benefits

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Rhode Island, OR Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The hourly range for this is $16.00 – $28.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

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