Customer Service Representative

This position is Remote in state of California. You will have the flexibility to work remotely* 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.

This position is full-time Sunday - Thursday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 10:30pm - 7:00am PST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

Training will be 6-8 weeks long and the training schedule will be discussed on the first day.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Answer incoming phone calls from customers as well as providers to manage clinical authorization requests, initiate authorizations and hand them over to clinical care advocate team
• Ask appropriate questions and listen actively to identify specific questions or issues while documenting required information in computer systems.
• Assist customers in navigating UnitedHealth Group websites while encouraging and reassuring them to become self-sufficient in using our tools.
• Research complex issues across multiple databases and work with support resources to resolve customer issues and/or partner with others to resolve escalated issues.

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.
• 6+ months of Call Center experience or mental health care experience.
• Intermediate to Expert in navigating Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to talk and type at the same time.
• Ability to work Monday - Sunday Early Morning, Afternoon, Night Shift & Weekends, and Holidays.
• Ability to work all required holidays per business need.
• Ability to work 5 eight-hour shifts (40 hours weekly) within the hours of operations of: Sunday - Thursday, 10:30 pm - 7:00 am PST.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.
• Health care experience.
• Experience working within the mental health field.
• Experience working graveyard/overnight shifts.
• Experience working in a virtual environment.

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Reside within the State of California.
• 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:

• Demonstrated ability to listen skillfully, collect relevant information, build rapport and respond to customers in a compassionate manner.
• Proficient conflict management skills to resolve issues in a stressful situation.
• Ability to multitask.

*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 salary for this role will range from $17.98 - $32.12 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.