Patient Access Representative

5 days ago


Pittsfield, Maine, United States UnitedHealth Group Full time
Unlock Your Potential in Patient Access

At UnitedHealth Group, we're committed to helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone. As a Patient Access Representative, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that patients receive the care they need, while also driving revenue and minimizing bad debt.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Verify healthcare coverage and benefits for applicable services, working with patients, providers, and payers to ensure accurate information and needs are met in advance of service.
  • Collect and update patient demographic and insurance information, making changes as necessary to ensure accuracy with insurance benefits, referrals, and authorizations.
  • Verify precertification / authorizations for scheduled services utilizing internet sites, payer contacts, and software as appropriate.
  • Assess coverage and benefits, and accurately determine patient responsibility as applicable.
  • Identify self-pay patients and share information with financial counseling for assistance with patient financial obligation and options.
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
  • 6+ months of experience in an office setting, customer service setting (over the phone OR face to face), phone support role, or call center environment
  • Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products
  • Influenza vaccination for the current flu season (typically August-May) or commitment to receive the influenza vaccination when available for the upcoming flu season
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior experience working an overnight schedule
  • 1+ years of Patient Access experience in a hospital OR medical setting
  • Understanding of medical terminology
  • Working knowledge of insurance policies, procedures, and patient care settings

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a $3,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and driving business results, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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