Senior Customer Service Representative at UnitedHealth Group
United States
$0.018k - $0.032k
<p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>This position is National Remote. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. </i></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Explore opportunities with WellMed</strong>, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will be part of a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve improved health outcomes. Explore rewarding opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles. Join us and discover the meaning behind <strong>Caring. Connecting. Growing together</strong>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Challenge can often be it's own reward. But why settle for just being challenged when you can also be nurtured, mentored and supported as you make an impact in a fast paced career? At UnitedHealthcare, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, you can have all of the above, everyday. Now, you can take advantage of some of the best training and tools in the world to help serve our existing and new customers.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">As a <strong>Senior Customer Service Representative</strong>, you'll provide our members with the information they need to make better decisions about their health, helping them get access to the right care the first time. Every day, you'll provide compassionate and empathetic support to 50 to 70 callers providing guidance, support, and resolution for escalated issues. This is no small opportunity. This is where you can bring your compassion for others while building your career.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">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 8am - 6pm EST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">We offer weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Primary Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Serve as a resource or Subject Matter Expert for team members or internal customers</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Handle escalated calls, resolving more complex customer issues</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Demonstrate outstanding service to identify the source of the caller's issue and work to resolve the inquires in a timely and professional manner</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Help guide and educate customers about the fundamentals and benefits of consumer-driven health care topics such as selecting the best benefit plan options, maximizing the value of their health plan benefits and choosing a quality care provider</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Contact care providers (doctor's offices) on behalf of the customer to assist with appointment scheduling or connections with internal specialists for assistance</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Assist customers in navigating myuhc.com and other UnitedHealth Group websites while encouraging and reassuring them to become self-sufficient with our tools </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">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.</span></p><br><br><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">High School Diploma / GED</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Must be 18 years of age OR older</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">1+ years of customer service experience OR experience in a medical office, health care, call-center OR office setting analyzing and solving customer problems</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Has previously worked OR is currently working as a contractor placed at UGH OR one of its subsidiaries OR affiliates</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Proficient in translating health care-related jargon and complex processes into simple, step-by-step instructions customers can understand and act upon</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ability to work 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 8am - 6pm EST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Health care experience</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Knowledge of billing / finance and eligibility processes, practices and concepts </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Telecommuting Requirements:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Soft Skills:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to navigate and learn new and complex computer system applications</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Demonstrated ability to listen skillfully, collect relevant information, build rapport and respond to customers in a compassionate manner</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Proficient conflict management skills including the ability to resolve stressful situations</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">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 $18 - $32 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i><strong>Application Deadline: </strong>This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. </i></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i> </i></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>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.</i></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i> </i></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i> </i></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>OptumCare 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.</i></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i> </i></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>OptumCare is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.</i></span></p>
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