Claims Representative Associate - National Remote

You?ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. At UnitedHealthcare, we?re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more... responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us and start doing your life?s best work.SM 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 6:00am - 6:00pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. We offer 6 weeks of training. The hours during training will be 7:00am to 3:30pm, 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 or general claims support by reviewing, researching, investigating, negotiating, processing and adjusting claims ? Analyze and identify trends and provide reports as necessary ? Consistently meet established productivity, schedule adherence and quality standards This is a challenging role that takes an ability to thoroughly review, analyze and research complex health care claims in order to identify discrepancies, verify pricing, confirm prior authorizations and process them for payment. You?ll need to be comfortable navigating across various computer systems to locate critical information. Attention to detail is critical to ensure accuracy, which will impact the timely processing of the member's claim. 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 ? Proficiency with Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to navigate multiple programs and learn new and complex computer system applications ? Must be 18 years of age OR older ? Ability to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 6:00am - 6:00pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. Preferred Qualifications: ? 1 years of experience in a related environment (i.e. office, administrative, clerical, customer service, etc.) using phones and computers as the primary job tools ? 1 years of experience processing medical, dental, prescription or mental health claims 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. California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Washington or Rhode Island Residents Only: The hourly range for California / Colorado / Connecticut / Nevada / New York / New Jersey / Washington / Rhode Island residents is $16.00 - $27.31 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you?ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. 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. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. Clinical Support Services APC - Remote - Optum CA,UnitedHealth Group, Anywhere ,via UnitedHealth Group,As a part of Optum Apply Job!