Associate Claims Representative - Remote in Multiple Locations

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The health care system is still evolving at a rapid pace. Technology is driving new advances in how patient care is delivered and how it's reimbursed. Now, UnitedHealth Group invites you to help us build a more accurate and precise approach to claims adjudication. In this role, you'll be responsible for reviewing and making adjustments or corrections to processed claims through researching, investigating issues, making a determination and then communicating as required. Using multiple platforms, you'll also assist with pricing verification, prior authorizations, benefits and coding. Join us and build your career with an industry leader.

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 of 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM candidate's local time zone after core metrics are met. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends.

We offer 14 weeks of paid training. The hours of the training will be 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM CST from Monday - Friday. 100% attendance is required and No PTO during training. Training will be conducted virtually from your home.

If you are located in TN, AR, MS, AL, GA, NC,VA,KY, MO, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Update claim information based on research and communication from member or provider
• Complete necessary adjustments to claims and ensure the proper benefits are applied to each claim by using the appropriate processes and procedures (e.g., claims processing policies and procedures, grievance procedures, state mandates, CMS / Medicare guidelines, benefit plan documents / certificates)
• Communicate extensively with members and providers regarding adjustments to resolve claims errors / issues, using clear, simple language to ensure understanding
• Learn and leverage new systems and training resources to help apply claims processes / procedures

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
• 1+ years of experience in a related environment (i.e., office, administrative, clerical, customer service, etc.), using phones and computers as the primary job tools
• Ability in using computer and Windows PC applications, which includes keyboard and navigation skills and learning new computer programs
• This position requires full attention to work duties. Employees in this role must ensure they have uninterrupted work time during their shifts, except for scheduled breaks and lunch periods.
• Ability to work any of our full-time (40 hours / week), 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM candidate's local time zone from Monday - Friday after core metrics are met. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Presently employed within UHC Operations & Experience. (Also known as UHC Benefit Operations. Use Sparq to confirm your alignment in 3 quick steps: 1) From the Sparq Homepage, click "My Profile". 2) Click "Organization Chart". 3) Look upward on the org chart to confirm that you report through Mike Baker).

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Reside within the state of Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, OR Missouri
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents
• 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:

• Ability to compose grammatically correct correspondence that translates medical and insurance expressions into simple terms that members can easily understand

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

The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $28.85 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.

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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