Senior Accounts Receivable Clerk

** Requisition number:
** 2390770

** Job category:
** Finance

_This position is National Remote. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute
* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in Minneapolis, Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office for a minimum of four (4) days per week._

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives?

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** Caring. Connecting. Growing together.*
* Follow up of outstanding A/R all payers and/or including self-pay and/or including resolution of denials. This position is responsible for handling all correspondence related to an insurance or patient account, contacting insurance carriers, patients and other facilities as needed to get maximum payment on accounts and identify issues or changes to achieve client profitability.  Responsible for working edits and rejection reports.
Ability to research and resolve accounts appearing on Aged AR Report as directed by management making appropriate decisions on accounts to be worked to maximize reimbursement.

This employee works with a specific department coordinating work with the Operations Manager, Team Lead and the team to achieve goals.

This position is full time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

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* Primary Responsibilities:

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* + Meet productivity standards as outlined in client metrics

+ Identify any issues or trends and bring them to the attention of management team

+ Work on special projects as assigned

+ Other duties as assigned

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* Competencies:

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* + Thorough knowledge of the A/R Process

+ Ability to meet position metrics goals (KPI's)

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

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.

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* Required Qualifications:

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* + High School Diploma/GED

+ Must be 18 years of age or older

+ 2+ years' A/R work experience

+ Healthcare and / or insurance billing, denial resolution and claims processing

+ EPIC experience required

+ Ability to work full time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

** 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 United Health Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service.

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* Soft Skills:

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* + Comprehensive knowledge of the A/R process

+ Epic experience with Professional Billing

+ Organized

+ Detail Oriented

+ Ability to multi-task

+ Work well with others

+ Computer literate

* All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health Group's Telecommuter Policy.

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