**Optum** is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.** This position is full-time (40 hours / week), Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work our normal business hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends. We offer on the job training and 1-on-1 shadowing with supervisor & peer. The hours during training will be 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday CST. Training will be conducted virtually from your home. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. **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 equivalent years of working experience + Must be 18 years of age OR older + 1+ years of home infusion billing OR pharmacy billing 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 shift between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST including the flexibility to work occasional overtime and weekends 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 + HCFA 1500 form experience + Specialty medication billing experience + Previous experience in billing OR collections + Previous experience with copay assistance programs + Home infusion billing OR DME Durable medical equipment **Telecommuting Requirements:** + Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable) + Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy. + 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 *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy **California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C., Maryland Residents Only:** The hourly range for this role is $16.54 to $32.55 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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. **_Application Deadline:_** _This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants._ _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