Inbound Call Center Representative – National Remote

Company: UnitedHealth

Industry: Private

Employment Type:- Full Time

Work Hours:-  8 Hours

Locations:- USA

Full Job Description:-

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.

It’s a big step forward when you realize that you’ve earned the trust to lead a team. Now, let’s determine just how big that step can be. Take on this role with UnitedHealth Group and you’ll be part of a team that’s reshaping how health care works for millions. Now, you can take advantage of some of the best resources and tools in the world to help serve our members. You’ll play a lead role in a high volume, focused and performance driven call center where the goal is always to connect with members and enhance the customer experience. This is no small opportunity. This is where you can bring your compassion for others while building your career.

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 9:30am – 6:00pm EST.

We offer 2 weeks of paid training. The hours during training will be 8:00am to 4:30pm EST, Monday – Friday. Training will be conducted virtually from your home.

All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise and customer service support to members, customers, and/or providers
• Serve as the liaison to a complex customer base to manage first level response and resolution of escalated issues with external and internal customers
• Identify and resolve operational problems using defined processes, expertise and judgment
• Investigate claim and/or customer service issues as identified and communicate resolution to customers
• Provide feedback to team members regarding improvement opportunities

This role is equally challenging and rewarding. Within a high volume environment, you’ll need to model and act as an Ambassador for the company while solving complex health care inquires The Inbound Call Center Representative acts as a customer advocate to resolve escalated and complex 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:

• 3+ years of customer service experience analyzing and solving customer problems
• 1+ years of HealthCare experience
• 1+ years of working in a Call Center environment
• Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to navigate and learn new and complex computer system applications
• Ability to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 9:30am – 6:00pm EST, Monday – Friday
• Must be 18 years OR older

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience / Knowledge working with Medical Claims and / OR Medical Prior Authorization

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

Soft Skills:

• Ability to multi-task including ability to understand multiple products and multiple levels of benefits within each product

Inbound Call Center Representative – National Remote