**Training classes start soon - apply today!** You’ve heard this all your life. Trust matters. Being trusted matters a lot. Here at **OptumRx** we’ve earned the trust of more than 65 million people who rely on us for the prescription drugs that improve their health and lifestyle. Now, we trust that you can take advantage of some of the best training and tools in the world to help serve our customers and their care providers. You’ll take as many as 50 - 70 calls per day from members who have questions about their prescriptions and you’ll use your personality and our tools to make each call successful. This is no small opportunity. This is where you can bring your compassion for others while building your career. This position is full-time (40 hours / week), Sunday - Saturday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM EST (schedules likely to be determined during training). It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends. We offer 7 total weeks (5 weeks in a classroom setting and 2 weeks on-the-job) of paid training. The hours during training will be 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CST from Monday - Friday (100% attendance is required). **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. To learn even more about this position and hear from our other Pharmacy **Customer Service Representatives** , click here to watch a short video (https://optumrx.video.uhc.com/media/Day+In+a+Life+2022/1\_bmq3gitd) **Primary Responsibilities:** + Respond to incoming calls from our customers on issues related to benefit eligibility questions and prescription status inquiries + Guide and educate callers on their prescription benefits, use of plan, formulary, premiums and status of orders and claims or inquiries + Ask appropriate questions and listen actively while documenting required information in computer systems + Identify issues and communicate solutions and steps to customers, pharmacies and physicians with prescription orders and reorders + Make outbound calls to customers on prescription orders and payment issues This role is equally challenging and rewarding. You’ll be called on to research complex issues pertaining to member prescription and / or pharmacy benefits 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 equivalent work experience + Must be 18 years of age OR older + Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to navigate and learn new and complex computer system applications + Ability to work any 8-hour shift between the hours of 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM EST from Sunday - Saturday (schedules likely to be determined during training) 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 **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:** + Demonstrated ability to listen skillfully, collect relevant information, build rapport, and respond to customers in a compassionate manner *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy **California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Rhode Island, OR Washington, D.C. Residents Only:** The hourly range for this is $16.00 - $28.27 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