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UnitedHealth Group

Receptionist

UnitedHealth Group, Garden City, New York, United States, 11536

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Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region

(formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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Optum Garden City Urology

has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Receptionist to join our team. The

Receptionist

is responsible for the completion of set processes and protocols. Works cooperatively with all members of the care team to support the vision and mission of the organization, deliver excellent customer service and adhere to Lean processes. Supports the teams in meeting financial, clinical and service goals.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday a 37.5-hour work week, between the hours of 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. The schedule will be determined by the supervisor upon hire.

Location:

601 Franklin Ave., Third Floor,

Garden City, NY 11530

Primary Responsibilities:

Greets patients, family members and guests with a friendly smile

Check in and check out patients

Assists patients with signing in and completing registration

Enters and scans patient's demographic and insurance information into Epic

Assists patients with E-check in and my chart

Verifies insurance eligibility and benefit information; informs patients of insurance benefits

Collects co-payments and patient balances

Answers incoming phone calls in a courteous and prompt manner; directs calls and takes messages

Assists physician and clinical staff by coordinating follow up care for patients; schedules referral appointments for patients and obtains authorization for diagnostic testing

Sends patient records to primary care physician

Assists with other tasks as assigned

Handle resolution/inquiries from members and/or clinical team

Assist with onboarding new employees

Responsible in managing daily schedule

Responsible for EPIC superuser status

Ability to support all staff and leadership in their roles

Ability to de-escalate and resolve patient complaints

Educate the team on the continuum of integrated care

Ability to be cross trained

Ability to cover other offices if needed

Performs all other related duties as assigned

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays

Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account

Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage

401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

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 higher)

1+ years of customer service or healthcare related experience

Intermediate level computer proficiency (including the ability to multi-task through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word)

Ability to cover other offices as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years of experience working in a medical office position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records

Experience working with an electronic health record

Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge of insurance carriers and managed care plans

Soft Skills:

Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability

Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines

Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others

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 $17.74 to $31.63 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.

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