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, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have the flexibility to work any 8-hour shift schedule within our normal business hours of 8:00am – 04:30pm MST. We offer 6 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be aligned with your schedule. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Serve as a resource or Subject Matter Expert (SME) for other team members or internal customers to help identify and resolve issues + Handle escalated and complex customer issues, helping to provide resolution and settlement of account + Contacts customers through a variety of methods (e-mail, form letters and phone calls) to discuss, negotiate payment and resolve outstanding medical bill accounts and balances + Obtains agreement, after discussion with customer, on potential balance payoff and/or payment terms within stated level of authority and guideline limits + Performs research and documents on various computer systems customer information regarding current status, payment expectations, notes of conversations and other relevant information + Prepares and submits reports to internal management on status of outstanding medical bills and proposed/planned payment settlement details + May in some instances transfer settlement of account and related information to external collection agencies and remains in contact with them regarding further payment activity 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 + Must be 18 years of age OR older + 3+ years of experience with Medical Collections. + Working knowledge of medical terminology + Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications + Experience with Microsoft Word (create correspondence and work within templates), Microsoft Excel (data entry, sort / filter, and work within tables) and Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar management) + Ability to work Monday – Friday, 08:00AM – 04:30PM MST **Preferred Qualifications:** + 3+ years experience in hospital collections + Knowledge of California, Arizona, and Nevada Managed Care plans + Direct healthcare data collection experience **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** + Experience with identifying root causes to determine appropriate actions and outcomes + Ability to completely and concisely summarize important details in account notes *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 $19.47 to $38.08 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