Client Services Rep/Office Services

Our office is located at 43 Whiting Hill Rd Brewer, Maine 04412.
Opportunities at Northern Light Health , in strategic partnership with Optum.
Whether you are looking for a role in a clinical setting or supporting those who provide care, we have opportunities for you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
As a statewide health care system in Maine, we work to personalize and streamline health care for our communities.
If the place for you is at a large medical center, a rural community practice or home care, you will find it here.
This position is full time 8 hours / week Monday
- Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am
- It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.
12 weeks of on-the-job training.
The hours of training will be aligned with your schedule.
Actively participate in team huddles and meetings by way of sharing knowledge, requesting information, and recommending process improvements.
Provides excellent customer service via first call resolution as frequently as possible.
Advocate for patients regarding complaints or billing issues within the established policies and procedures of the department.
Advises management of customer service issues which may require attention in a timely manner.
Resolve assigned accounts in a timely and accurate manner, which maximizes reimbursement in compliance with the department's policy and procedures.
Research and accurately resolve outstanding patient balances in accordance with all departmental and system policies and procedures.
Meet or exceed the NLH performance standards as it relates to quality and productivity.
Accurately schedule patient payment plans in accordance with internal policy guidelines.
Work closely by way of problem solving with peers and leaders to address patient balance issues or changes that directly impact the accounts receivable.
Ensure all functions related to customer service supports the team goals and objectives as well as NLH financial performance objectives.
Thoroughly understand the department's key performance indicators.
Thoroughly understand the department's key performance indicators.
Maintain the knowledge of collection protocols, payer, regulatory policies and laws.
Demonstrate departmental desire to provide community benefits by way of charitable events or contribution outside the four walls of the department.
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 Must be 18 years or older 1 years of customer service experience in healthcare, insurance, government (state or federal), social services, or human services settings 1 years of data entry experience Basic proficiency with Windows PC applications and Microsoft Office (create, edit, format Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint) Ability to work full-time, Monday
- 4:30pm EST including the flexibility to work occasional overtime given the business need Ability to work full-time onsite at 489 State Street, Bangor ME, 04401 Full Flu vaccination are an essential job function of this role.
UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance.
Preferred Qualifications: 1 years of experience in healthcare customer service Medical Terminology Work experience with Northern Light Health Soft Skills: Strong communication skills (written/verbal) Strong analytic skills 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).
The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00
- $27.69 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.
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.
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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