$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS 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.
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Growing together. We are seeking an energetic candidate for our Outpatient Access Registration Department. The perfect candidate will facilitate patient admission flow, including patient identification, accurate demographics, insurance authorization, notification and verification of insurance e - benefits to obtain accurate and prompt reimbursement.
Additional duties include providing information and answering questions about payment assistance, collecting co-payments, patient liabilities, compliance with HIPAA, and entering all necessary information into the hospital computer system. As Patient Access Registrar - Per Diem , we are often the first point of contact for our patients and their families. As such we value representing an important first impression.
Our professionalism, expertise and dedication help ensure that our patients receive the quality of care they need. We are diligent in obtaining complete and accurate insurance and demographic information in a timely manner, this enables us to provide high quality, compassionate health care service to all who need them, regardless of their ability to pay. This position is Per Diem, but will require candidates to work Sunday and Tuesday 07:00AM - 03:00pm We are located at 1955 W FRYE RD Chandler, AZ.
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Communicate directly with patients and / or families either in person or on the phone to complete the registration process by collecting patient demographics, health information, and verifying insurance eligibility / benefits Respond to patient and caregivers' inquiries always in a compassionate and respectful manner Obtain Benefits and Insurance verification Point of Service Cash Collection, Co - Pays, Deductibles and Coinsurance Accurate Computer Data Entry Scan documents Organize and schedule patient services and appointments for referrals Register and Pre - Register Patients for Emergency, Elective and Scheduled Cases Work with various systems including Patient Registration and Electronic Medical Record Generate, review and analyze patient data reports and follow up on issues and inconsistencies as necessary Going to patient rooms and towers to register and capture missing signatures 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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High School Diploma/GED 2+ years of experience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department, Physician office or any medical setting 1+ years of customer service experience 1+ years of experience with insurance policies and procedures Ability to work Sunday, Monday - 8:00AM - 4:30 PM
Experience submitting authorization requests and / or processing referrals Previous experience in collecting patient copays, deductibles, etc. Previous working experience with Google products Working knowledge of facility pricing structure and cost estimates Knowledge of ICD9 (10) and CPT terminology Understanding of medical terminology Bilingual fluency with English & Spanish **PLEASE NOTE** The sign-on bonus is only available to external candidates.
Candidates who are currently working for UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time or per diem basis ('Internal Candidates') are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus. 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 $16 - $29 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.
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