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You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 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 (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. We offer 2 weeks of paid training (1:1 with team lead with 1 month of team lead monitoring after initial 2 weeks). The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment. *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. Primary Responsibilities:
- This position is responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and accurately assessing and entering charges for Emergency. Uses EPIC to assist in the correct capture of all billable charges included in the medical record. Identifies inconsistencies in medical reports and works with leadership and operations staff to improve charge capture and error correction.
- Ensures charges are captured in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Reviews, calculates, and enters charges in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Examines financial reports for accuracy edits.
- Processes and completes charge entry.
- Ensures charges are compliant with federal regulations.
- May assist with audits.
- Manage the intake of members or the admission/discharge information post notification
- Work with hospitals, clinics, facilities and the clinical team to manage requests for services from members and/or providers
- Manage the referral process, processing incoming and outgoing referrals and prior authorizations, including intake, notification and census roles
- Provide appropriate triage and care coordination notification cases for non-clinical assessment/intervention
- Handle resolution/inquiries from members and/or providers
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma / GED
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Medical terminology experience
- Ability to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.
- Experience working within the health care Industry and with health care insurance
- A clerical or administrative support background
- Experience working in a metric-driven work environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel (ability to create, edit, save and send documents and spreadsheets)
- Billing experience
- Business office experience
- Electronic medical record (EMR) experience
- 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.
- Must be able to type and talk at the same time and navigate through multiple screens
About the Company
UnitedHealth Group
Minnetonka, MN, United States
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions worldwide. We are... Read more