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If you are located within oahu hawaii, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* (work from home) as you take on some tough challengesThe role is telecommute, however there is a required on-site rotationEven if you have no prior experience, we have training classes starting soon to help you build the successful career that you want - apply today!
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.
*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
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
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:
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:
Reside within oahu, hawaii
Abilily to attend occasional in office meetings as needed
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:
Demonstrated ability to quickly build rapport and respond to customers in a compassionate manner by identifying and exceeding customer expectations (responding in respectful, timely manner, consistently meeting commitments)
Demonstrated ability to listen skillfully, collect relevant information, determine immediate requests and identify the current and future needs of the member
Proficient problem solving approach to quickly assess current state and formulate recommendations
Proficient in translating healthcare-related jargon and complex processes into simple, step-by step instructions customers can understand and act upon
Flexibility to customize approach to meet all types of member communication styles and personalities
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 unitedhealthcare Let`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 wherever 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
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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