Accounts Receivable Billing Clerk

UnitedHealth Group • Hartford, CT • 1h ago

Requisition number: 2378801

Job category: Billing

This position is National Remote. 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Accounts Receivable Billing Clerk position is responsible for validating patient's insurance coverage, processing recurring rentals, claims coding, claims billing including price validation, assisting patient accounts with billing discrepancies, payment posting and working denials in Epic management software. They are responsible for follow up with payers for more information or payment.

This position is full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work an 8-hour shift schedule during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm PST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

We offer up to 6 weeks of paid training. The hours during training will be aligned to your schedule. Training will be conducted virtually from your home.

Primary Responsibilities:

Interact with customers gathering support data to ensure invoice accuracy and also work through specific billing discrepancies

Provide input to policies, systems, methods, and procedures for the effective management and control of the premium billing function

Educate customers regarding the availability of receiving invoices and remitting payments through online applications

Monitor outstanding balances and take appropriate actions to ensure clients pay as billed

Manage the preparation of invoices and complete reconciliation of billing with accounts receivables

May also include quality assurance and audit of billing activities

Resolve most questions and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels

Other duties 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 OR equivalent work experience

Must be 18 years of age OR older

2+ years of experience working in a healthcare setting - accounts receivable

2+ years of experience in insurance billing

Medical terminology knowledge

Experience with computers and Windows based programs including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook

Ability to work full time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work an 8-hour shift schedule during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm PST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

Preferred Qualifications:

Medicare and / OR Medicaid billing experience

Epic experience

HME, Hospice / Home Health Billing Experience

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

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $18.00 - $32.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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

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