Billing Representative - Remote in EST or CST

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.

This position is full time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work our normal business hours of 7:00am - 3:30pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

We offer 4 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be 7:00am - 3:30pm CST, Monday - Friday.

If you are located in Eastern OR Central Time Zone, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Data Entry of all required billing information that appears on requisitions and laboratory reports
• Entry of demographic and billing information in multiple hospital and laboratory interfaces
• Understanding of Laboratory Pathology reports
• Understanding of requests for services on a laboratory requisition
• Ability to meet quality and production standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Detailed oriented
• Maintain Compliance with HIPPA regulations at all times
• Ability to key a minimum of 8000 alpha - numeric keystrokes per hour with minimal errors

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 or older
• 1+ years of high-volume data entry experience
• Ability using computer and Windows PC applications, which includes keyboard and navigation skills and ability to learn new computer programs
• Ability to work Monday - Friday, our normal business hours of 7:00am - 3:30pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to type at least 55 WPM
• Previous experience using IDX and/or Centricity
• Experience working with Onbase

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Reside within EST or CST
• 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.

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

Connecticut, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, D.C., Maryland Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $23.94 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.

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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