UnitedHealth Group

Billing Representative - National Remote


Pay$16.00 - $31.44 / hour
LocationDallas/Texas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 2176087

      You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

      At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities, and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable, and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us and start doing your life’s best work.SM

      All of us have a short list of the things that make a job great. If your list includes being able to make a difference, count us in as your next place to work. UnitedHealth Group is a Fortune 5 company leader in health care at a time when health care is evolving for everyone. Our billing teams are part of an important chain of events that impact the lives of our members in positive ways. Join this group and we’ll have an impact on you. Apply now and discover the exceptional training, support and opportunities to grow that you’d expect from a Fortune 5 company.

      What makes this a special challenge? For one, we want to create a quality experience for every person we serve. So the bar is high for accuracy, communications style and effectiveness. Also, you’ll need to be researching and resolving problems before, during and after calls within a high - volume, demanding environment.

      This position is full - time (40 hours / week), Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work any shift between the hours of 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (flexible schedules within these hours) including the flexibility to work occasional overtime based on business need.

      We offer on the job training / job shadowing. Training will be conducted virtually from your home.

      *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

      Primary Responsibilities:

      • Interact with customers to gather support data to ensure invoice accuracy and also work through specific billing discrepancies
      • Provide input to policies, systems, methods and procedures for the effective management and control of the premium billing function
      • Educate customers regarding the availability of receiving invoices and remitting payments through online applications
      • Monitor outstanding balances and take appropriate actions to ensure clients pay as billed
      • Manage the preparation of invoices and complete reconciliation of billing with accounts receivables

      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 (or higher) OR equivalent years of working experience
      • Proficiency with using Windows personal computer applications, which includes the ability to navigate multiple programs and learn new and complex computer system applications
      • Ability to work a 40-hour schedule within the operating hours of the site
      • Ability to work any full - time shift between the hours of 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (flexible schedules within these hours) from Monday - Friday including the flexibility to work occasional overtime based on business need

      Preferred Qualifications:

      • 1+ years of experience in a related environment (i.e., office, administrative, clerical, customer service, etc.), using phones and computers as the primary job tools
      • Previous experience in billing OR collections

      Telecommuting Requirements:

      • Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
      • Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
      • Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

      Soft Skills:

      • Ability to multi - task and to understand multiple products and multiple levels of benefits within each product

      Careers at UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual. We all want to make a difference with the work we do. Sometimes we're presented with an opportunity to make a difference on a scale we couldn't imagine. Here, you get that opportunity every day. As a member of one of our elite teams, you'll provide the ideas and solutions that help nearly 25 million customers live healthier lives. You'll help write the next chapter in the history of healthcare. And you'll find a wealth of open doors and career paths that will take you as far as you want to go. Go further. This is your life’s best work.SM

      California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Washington, or Rhode Island Residents Only: The salary range for California / Colorado / Connecticut / Nevada / New Jersey / New York / Washington / Rhode Island residents is $16.00 - $31.44. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

      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.

      Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

      UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

      #RPO #YELLOW

  • About the company

      UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is an American multinational managed healthcare and insurance company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota.