Senior Accounts Receivable Clerk - National Remote - #1410410

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.

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Review open AR and analyze unpaid claim balances
• Research and resolve government payer claim denials
• Perform follow-up activities with timeliness, efficiency, and accuracy
• Ensure thorough documentation of all accounts worked on a daily basis
• Identify issues/trends and escalate to Supervisor/Manager for assistance
• Adhere to regulatory/payer guidelines and internal policies and procedures
• Maintain good attendance by adhering to defined schedule
• Consistently meet or exceed team standards for average daily productivity and maintain a high level of quality
  
  

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 education or GED
• 3+ years of major medical insurance collections, especially Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, and other governmental plans
• Advanced understanding of healthcare revenue cycle, especially hospitals and multi-specialty clinics
• Ability to navigate patient accounting systems, billing systems, and payer portals
• Working knowledge of EOP and RA language and codes
• Demonstrated solid verbal and written communications skills
• Proven aptitude for organizing and prioritizing work tasks
• Demonstrated track record of maintaining productivity and quality standards
• Thorough understanding of HIPAA guidelines
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Meditech experience
• Familiarity with Washington state payer guidelines
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
  
  

The hourly range for this role is $19.86 to $38.85 per hour based on full-time employment. 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.

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.

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.

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

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