Billing Supervisor - Remote in Pacific, Mountain, OR Central Time Zone

If you are located within Pacific, Mountain, OR Central Time zone , you will have the flexibility to telecommute * (work from home) as you take on some tough challenges.

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

If you want to achieve more in your mission of health care, you have to be really smart about the business of health care. Financial discipline and accountability count more today than ever. Which is why your performance and innovation will find a reception here like nowhere else as you help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work. SM

This position is full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during the hours of 6:00am – 3:30pm ( shifts are either 6:00am - 2:30pm or 7:00am - 3:30pm) . It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Acute billing for designated facility
• Support existing volume in addition to supporting additional Client billing volumes (built into the agreement)
• Support billing approximately $80m in claim volumes each month
• Daily reporting duties within scope of business

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)
• 4+ years of Customer Service, Billing or Collections experience
• 3+ years of Medicare experience
• 3+ years of experience with Patient Revenue Cycle Applications and process flow through registration, charge entry, billing, collections, reimbursement calculation payments and health care
• 5+ years of experience with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications
• 2+ years of experience coaching and supporting employees through building trust and collaboration that results in improved business and employee performance
• Ability to work any 8-hour shift between 6:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of healthcare leadership experience
• 2+ years of Management experience

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Reside within Pacific, Mountain, OR Central Time zone
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• 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 Skills:

• Proficiency with problem-solving approach to quickly assess current state and formulate recommendations
• Proficiency with conflict management skills to include ability to resolve issues in a stressful situation and demonstrating personal resilience

Careers with OptumInsight . Information and technology have amazing power to transform the Healthcare industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life’s best work. SM

California, Colorado, Nevada, OR Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California / Colorado / Nevada / Washington residents is $46,700 - $91,300.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.

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