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Optum · 1 month ago

Financial Intake Specialist

positionFrederick, MD
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$14/hr - $27.69/hr
date1+ years exp

Optum is a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. As a Financial Intake Specialist, you will ensure patients understand their insurance benefits and eligibility while managing financial details and resolving inquiries effectively.

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Responsibilities

Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits of prospects/referrals
Communicates patient benefits in a timely manner
Documents and forwards patient deductible, out-of-pocket expense, life time maximum, home health or hospice days, and patient responsibility to agency in an accurate and timely manner
Reviews and replies to branch location's urgent requests in a timely and accurate manner
Initiates one time letters of agreement (LOAs) and negotiates rates as dictated by established policies and procedures
Obtains and documents all authorization as needed from payer for services ordered/requested in a timely manner
Serves as a liaison between the branch location and the payer
Resolves all customer requests, inquiries, and concerns in an expedient and respectful manner

Qualification

Insurance verificationAuthorization managementRevenue cycle experienceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsBasic PC skillsMathematical aptitudeDetail oriented

Required

1+ years of experience with insurance verification and authorization

Preferred

Revenue cycle experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Basic PC skills including PC based applications (MS Word, Excel)
Mathematical aptitude
Detail Oriented

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution

Company

Optum

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Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
dateFounded in 2011
location
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.optum.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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