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Optum ยท 19 hours ago

Per Diem Financial Counselor

positionKentfield, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$17.74/hr - $31.63/hr
date1+ years exp

Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Per Diem Financial Counselor is responsible for assisting patients with navigating their insurance benefits, cost of service, and financial assistance needs, acting as a liaison between various stakeholders to ensure excellent patient care.

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Responsibilities

Greeting & registering patients
Responsible for obtaining all demographics and insurance information
Point of service collections
Authorizations / NOA's from patients (or their representatives) and physicians in a courteous and efficient manner for billing
Providing general information support
Answering phones
Other duties pertinent to optimal patient experience, patient flow and efficient staff utilization are also expected

Qualification

Insurance knowledgeRevenue cycle understandingCustomer service experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyMedical terminology knowledgeMulti-taskingOral communicationWritten communicationConfidentialityListeningIntegrityAttention to detailProblem solving

Required

High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
1+ years of customer service experience
1+ years of experience in an office or medical environment
Ability to work Mondays and Tuesdays
Ability to complete 2 weeks of training Monday - Friday 7 AM - 3:30 PM
Access to reliable transportation & valid US driver's license

Preferred

Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Outlook, (scheduling meetings and sending e-mails), Microsoft Word (create and send documents) and ability to navigate Window and have excellent keyboarding skills
Knowledge of insurance, coding, authorizations and revenue cycle
Knowledge of medical terminology
Comfortable handing cash transactions
Comfortable with Electronic Medical Records

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

Optum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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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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