This position follows Office-Based schedule with 1-2 in-office days per week. Our office is located at 3680 NW Samaritan Dr, Corvallis, OR, 97330. 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 Clinic Call Center Representative is the first point of contact at the Corvallis Clinic to help find solutions to questions and various inquiries that impact patient care and our clinical staff. This position is responsible for handling incoming, outgoing, and inter-office calls in a timely and efficient manner. The primary function of this role is to identify and handle customer inquiries completely and accurately by utilizing customer service skills to optimize the opportunity of each customer contact.
This position is full-time Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work during our normal business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm CST. We offer on-the-job training.
The hours of the training will be aligned to your schedule. Praimary
Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards Caregiver Handbook. To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within. Take inbound calls, handles routing of calls/tasks, books appointments, and verifies patient insurance coverage.
Provide excellent customer service as a representative of the Corvallis Clinic. Responsible for making patients and their needs a primary focus. Ensure efficient and prompt responses to inquiries.
Cultivate positive and productive patient relationships with the Corvallis Clinic. Utilize system policies and procedures to try and meet patient's needs and seek information to recognize patient preferences and facilitate solutions to patient problems. Communicate effectively with customers, staff, and Providers.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department and with clinical staff as required by the duties of the role Contact medical office staff or provider promptly when an acutely ill patient calls in. Maintain confidentiality of the Corvallis Clinic's customers and data. Use technology as directed and within established guidelines.
Other duties as assigned 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
High School Diploma / GED OR equivalent work experience Must be 18 years of age OR older 1+ years of customer service experience Experience with computers and Windows based programs Ability to work full-time Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work during our normal business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm CST
1+ years of experience in high-volume customer service focused call center Experience or training with medical/insurance terminology Working knowledge of the Referral process Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information Telecommuting
Reside within commutable distance to the office at 3680 NW Samaritan Dr, Corvallis, OR, 97330 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
Ability to work, function and communicate successfully on a remote, multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. Ability to work with a diverse population of patients.
Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others. Ability to proactively organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure *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 $16 - $29 hourly 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.
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