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You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the u.sAs you take on some tough challenges.
Energize your career with one of healthcare’s fastest growing companies.
You dream of a great career with a great company – where you can make an impact and help peopleWe dream of giving you the opportunity to do just thisAnd with the incredible growth of our business, it’s a dream that definitely can come trueAlready one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, unitedhealth group is restlessly pursuing new ways to operate our service centers, improve our service levels and help people lead healthier livesWe live for the opportunity to make a difference and right now, we are living it up.
This opportunity is with one of our most exciting business areas: optum – a growing part of our family of companies that make unitedhealth group a fortune 10 leader.
Optum helps nearly 60 million americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their healthcare needs and stay on track with their health goalsNo other business touches so many lives in such a positive wayAnd we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of integrity, compassion, relationships, innovation & performance.
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 8am -5pm cstIt may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.
*all telecommuters will be required to adhere to unitedhealth group’s telecommuter policy.
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)
1+ years of experience working in a call center and / or transaction site
1+ years of experience working with workforce management
6+ months experience working with workforce metrics
Intermediate level of experience with microsoft excel (i.eCreating spreadsheets, vlookup, pivot tables, etc.)
Intermediate level of experience with microsoft word (create and edit documents)
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays
Preferred qualifications:
Some college or trade / technical (or higher)
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 perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
Strong analytical thinking, multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as with a team and must be able to problem solve and propose solutions in a fast paced environment
Must demonstrate an appropriate level of assertiveness in performing work responsibilities under time-sensitive deadlines established by contract requirements
Willingness to work special projects as directed
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 optumHere`s the ideaWe built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyoneSo when it comes to how we use the world`s large accumulation of health - related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serveOptum, part of the unitedhealth group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potentialFor you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matterOptum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life`s best workSm
Colorado residents only: the hourly range for colorado residents is $17.12 - $30.34Pay 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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