Opportunities at Change Healthcare , part of the Optum family of businesses. We are transforming the health care system through innovative technology and analytics. Find opportunities to make a difference in a variety of career areas as we all play a role in accelerating health care transformation. Help us deliver cutting-edge solutions for patients, hospitals, and insurance companies, resulting in healthier communities. Use your talents to improve the health outcomes of millions of people and discover the meaning behind: Caring. Connecting. Growing together.This position is full time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Our office is located at Piedmont Newnan Hospital, 745 Poplar Rd, Newnan, GA 30265.We offer 4 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of training will be aligned with your schedule during normal business hours.Primary Responsibilities:
Interview patients in a hospital setting and work effectively with hospital personnel to assist patients with obtaining maximum benefit coverage
Complete applications for state and federal programs
Review medical records and take all necessary actions to expedite benefit approval
Adhere to company and legal standards regarding Protected Health Information (PHI), Personal Identifiable Information (PII) and Personnel Transaction Identifier (PTI)
Maintain ongoing communication with government agencies regarding the status of claims
Provide updates and assistance to hospital personnel and other Optum staff as needed
Maintain documentation of status of claims and client contract on Optum and/or hospital computer systems
Determine when to use a Federal, State or Local program application based upon medical definition of disability as it relates to body systems and to functions of daily living, and information contained in medical records.
Willing to work in a fast - paced hospital or healthcare environment
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 experience
Must be 18 years of age OR older
1+ years of Customer Service experience within a hospital OR healthcare environment
Experience with Microsoft Office products
Previous experience in communicating with patients & staff with various educational & socio-economic backgrounds
Ability to work on site at Piedmont Newnan Hospital, 745 Poplar Rd Newnan, GA 30265
Ability to work any shift between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM from Monday - Friday
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of federal and state programs that will benefit coverage for clients
Soft Skills:
Excellent organizational skills
Strong communication skills
Physical and Work Environment:
General office demands
Prolonged periods of standing and walking in hospital facilities
Adherence to facility masking requirements at all times
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 #RED