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You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the u.sAs you take on some tough challenges.
Cuando se trata de salir adelante y tienes la voluntad de ganar, vamos a llamarlo gran potencial de carrera ! imagine being able to get answers to your health plan questions from someone who speaks the same language as you doOr, the opposite, not being able to get the answersAt unitedhealth group , we want our customers to get those answers by speaking to one of our bilingual representativesIf you`re fluent in english and spanish, we can show you how to put all of your skills, your passions and your energy to work in a fast - growing environment.
Turn on the news on any night of the week and you’re likely to hear about the changes that are sweeping through our health care systemIt’s dramaticIt’s positiveAnd it’s being led by companies like unitedhealth group Now, you can take advantage of some of the best training and tools in the world to help serve our existing and new customersYou’ll take as many as 50-70 calls per day from customers who have questions about their health benefitsAs their advocate, you’ll use your personality and our tools to help them through the health care benefits available to them, including helping them enroll in a new planThis is no small opportunity.
This position is full-time (40 hours/week) monday - fridayEmployees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules between normal business hours 8 am to 8 pm cstIt may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtimeWe offer 8 weeks of paid trainingThe hours during training will be 8:00am to 8:00pm est monday-fridayTraining will be conducted virtually from your home.
*all telecommuters will be required to adhere to unitedhealth group’s telecommuter policy.
Primary responsibilities:
Respond to and resolve, on the first call, customer service inquires and issues by identifying the topic and type of assistance the caller needs such as benefits, eligibility and claims, financial spending accounts and correspondence
Help guide and educate customers about the fundamentals and benefits of consumer-driven health care topics to select the best benefit plan options, maximize the value of their health plan benefits and choose a quality care provider
Initiate proactive outreach to members as needed, which may involve welcoming new members to our health plans, addressing gaps in care, reviewing coverage, and referring & enrolling them to internal specialists and programs based on their needs and eligibility
Contact care providers (doctor’s offices) on behalf of the customer to assist with appointment scheduling or connections with internal specialists for assistance
Assist customers in navigating myuhc.com and other unitedhealth group websites and encourage and reassure them to become self-sufficient
This role is equally challenging and rewardingYou’ll be called on to research complex issues pertaining to the caller’s health, status and potential plan optionsTo do this, you’ll need to navigate across multiple databases which requires fluency in computer navigation and toggling while confidently and compassionately engaging with the caller.
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 work experience
Minimum of 3+ years of combined education, work and/or volunteer experience
Bilingual fluency in english and spanish
Preferred qualifications:
Health care/insurance environment (familiarity with medical terminology, health plan documents, or benefit plan design)
Social work, behavioral health, disease prevention, health promotion and behavior change (working with vulnerable populations)
Sales or account management experience
Customer service experience
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
Unitedhealth group requires all new hires and employees to report their covid-19 vaccination status.
Military & veterans find your next mission: we know your background and experience is different and we like thatUnitedhealth group values the skills, experience and dedication that serving in the military demandsIn fact, many of the values defined in the service mirror what the unitedhealth group culture holds true: integrity, compassion, relationships, innovation and performanceWhether you are looking to transition from active duty to a civilian career, or are an experienced veteran or spouse, we want to help guide your career journeyLearn more at https://uhg.hr/transitioning-military
Learn how teresa, a senior quality analyst, works with military veterans and ensures they receive the best benefits and experience possibleHttps://uhg.hr/vet
Careers with unitedhealthcareLet`s talk about opportunityStart with a fortune 5 organization that`s serving more than 85 million people already and building the industry`s singular reputation for bold ideas and impeccable executionNow, add your energy, your passion for excellence, your near-obsession with driving change for the betterGet the picture? unitedhealthcare is serving employers and individuals, states and communities, military families and veterans where ever they`re found across the globeWe bring them the resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their lives that`s second to noneThis is no small opportunityIt`s where you can do your life`s best workSm
Colorado residents only: the hourly range for colorado residents is $15.00 - $25.19Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etcAs of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, uhg offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; employee assistance program; pto; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.
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 workplaceCandidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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