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If you are located in greater new orleans metro area, northshore area and baton rouge area, you will have the flexibility to telecommute (work from home) as you take on some tough challengesThis role is telecommute, however it may be necessary to come into the office.
Welcome to one of the toughest and most fulfilling ways to help people, including yourselfWe offer the latest tools, most intensive training program in the industry and nearly limitless opportunities for advancementJoin us and start doing your life`s best work Sm
What you do mattersAnd who you do it for matters even moreIf you`re looking for more meaningful impact, you should take a serious look at our growing organizationSince our founding in the mid - 90`s, peoples health has brought innovation and compassion to medicare patients throughout louisianaNow, part of the unitedhealth group family of companies, our team consists of over 900 people who are experienced in all aspects of care delivery, health maintenance and administrative supportIt`s our goal to help guide over 60,000 medicare recipients across the broad spectrum of health and dental servicesWe`re committed to the highest purpose, improving livesAnd that makes us the singular place to do your life`s best workSm
The clinical admin coordinator will receive and appropriately answer incoming telephone calls, greet members and visits, coordinate educational sessions, and work outbound call lists.
This position is full-time (40 hours/week) monday - fridayEmployees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:30 am – 5:00pmIt may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtimeOur office location is 3838 n causeway blvd, metairie, la.
Every employee is expected to meet peoples health minimum requirements:
Commitment: to our members: we have the power to change our members’ lives by placing them at the center of everything we do daily
Action: by working together and delivering quality service, we enhance the lives of our members through dedication and teamwork
Responsibility: to continue to strive to be the best for our members by adapting and evolving to change, continuing professional development, and to never stop learning
Excellence: by exceeding expectations and finding innovative ways to exceed standards, we are changing our members’ lives
*all telecommuters will be required to adhere to unitedhealth group’s telecommuter policy.
Primary responsibilities:
Improve health care quality and increase likelihood of desired health outcomes
Welcome and greet members and guests in a professional service manner
Answer, direct and document incoming phone calls
Provide education and clarification on the h.i.p.a.aAnd consent to treat documents
Obtain electronic signature or scan necessary documents, such as consent form and comprehensive wellness checklist to the member’s electronic medical record
Obtain signature on intake documents and attestations from member and / or authorized representative and appropriately file and /or scan documents in the member’s medical record
Receiving and placing outbound calls via a cisco agent queue and scheduling across all covered markets and telehealth.
Follow arrival for the scheduled appointment, transcribe notes into the electronic database regarding the member’s appointment, update demographics (i.eTelephone number, address, name pcp, etc.)
Place outbound telephone call to confirm same - day and / or no - show appointments, wellness assessments, and other appointmentTranscribes notes in the member’s electronic medical record confirming contact, recapture of the missed appointment, or other pertinent notes related to the member
Document action taken following incoming and / out outbound telephones calls that resulted in a change to schedule (i.eReschedule, no - show, cancellations, etc)
Validate that insurance subscriber and assignment of benefits is appropriately entered in the patient information section of the electronic health record
Ensure that all schedules are closed at the end of the day with no pending appointments.
Prevent hospital readmission
Schedule post hospital discharge visits as requested by physician office or care team member
Support health information technology (hit) in health care quality improvement
Work in coordination company - based security health information systems technology to ensure appropriate documentation of the member’s care coordination and record
Participate in ongoing training to ensure the records are accurate and secure
Follow corporate instruction based on federal and state guidance related to health information documentation and security
Meet or exceed quality metrics for member interaction and production metrics for outbound telephone call volumesReviews and updates member demographics (i.eAddress, telephone numbers, etcIn the electronic medical record (s)
Monitor and request supplies as needed
Perform all duties assigned by a superior which may include providing back up for the wellness assessment referral queue and documenting all scheduled post hospital discharge visits in appropriate log
Maintain accurate and organized call lists
Travel to other service centers for coverage as needed
Answer phones, perform multiple tasks and work independently
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)
6+ months of experience with outbound calls
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time to other service centers for coverage as needed
Microsoft office proficient - microsoft word (create and edit correspondence), microsoft excel (ability to create, edit, and sort spreadsheets, basic analytical formulas (vlookup, if), and microsoft outlook (email and calendar management)
Full covid-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this roleUnitedhealth group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
Preferred qualifications:
2+ years of experience in medical office
Bilingual in spanish
Telecommuting requirements:
Reside within the greater new orleans metro area, northshore area or baton rouge area
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:
Highly organized and able to work in a fast - paced environment
Able to develop and maintain professional, service - oriented working relationships with members, co - workers and supervisors
Professional, strong customer service and communication skills
Display a high level of integrity and respect for confidentiality and adhere to regulatory and ph policies and procedures
Ability to collaborate effectively with others in planning, problem solving, and completing work assignments
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 at unitedhealthcare medicare & retirement The boomer generation is the fastest growing market segment in healthcareAnd we are the largest business in the nation dedicated to serving their unique health and well - being needsUp for the challenge of a lifetime? join a team of the best and the brightest to find bold new ways to proactively improve the health and quality of life of these 9 million customersYou`ll find a wealth of dynamic opportunities to grow and develop as we work together to heal and strengthen our healthcare systemReady? it`s time to do your life’s best workSm
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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