Patient Access Specialist; Financial Counselor

Position: Patient Access Specialist (Financial Counselor)
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  
** Patient Access Specialist (Financial Counselor)
** functions as an integral member of the team and is the first point of contact for all people inquiring about the provider's practice.  The primary role is to organize the practice's daily activities and paperwork.

This position is a Sunday - Wednesday from 8 AM - 6:30 PM. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. Our office is located at 1955 W FRYE RD Chandler, AZ.

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* Primary Responsibilities:

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* + Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits on all assigned accounts using electronic verification systems or by contacting payers directly to determine level of insurance coverage. When contacting payers directly, utilizes approved scripting

+ Obtains referral, authorization and pre-certification information and documents this information in system

+ Identifies outstanding balances from patient's previous visits and attempts to collect any amount due

+ Trains staff on computer systems, new processes, payer updates and assigned reporting

+ Functions as a superuser for primary computer systems

+ Proactively identifies and leads department process improvement opportunities

+ Works on Special Projects as needed

+ Performs the duties of a Patient Access Representative

+ Maintains up-to-date knowledge of specific admission, registration, and pre-registration requirements for all areas

** What are the reasons to consider working for United Health 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

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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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./uhgbenefits

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

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* Required Qualifications:

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* + High School Diploma/GED (or higher)

+ 2+ years of customer service experience in a hospital, office setting or phone support role

+ 1+ years of electronic health record experience

+ Ability to work 100% onsite at 1955 W FRYE RD, Chandler, AZ

+ Must be 18 years of age OR older

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + 1+ years of experience with prior authorizations

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Experience with Microsoft Office products

+ Experience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department, Physician office or any medical setting

+ Experience in insurance reimbursement and financial verification

+ Experience in requesting and processing financial payments

+ Working knowledge of medical terminology

+ Understanding of insurance policies and procedures

+ Ability to perform basic mathematics for financial payments

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* Soft Skills:

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* + Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills

** Physical and Work Environment:*
* + Standing for long periods of time (10 to 12 hours) while using a workstation on wheels and phone/headset

Pay is based on several factors including but…