Accounts Receivable Clerk – Boulder, CO

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. 

 

Follow up of outstanding Accounts Receivable 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 EDI transactions and ERA files, including reconciling carrier submissions, edits, and rejection reports.  Ability to research and resolve accounts appearing on Delinquent Insurance Report, Collection Ledger and Government Payor report as directed by management making appropriate decisions on accounts to be worked to maximize reimbursement.

 

If you are located in Boulder, CO you will have the flexibility to Work from home and the office in this hybrid role* as you take on some tough challenges.

 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• 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
• Manage escalated patient calls for the goal de-escalations with the ability to maintain
• Reconcile and post insurance payment batches as assigned
• Other duties as assigned
• Knowledge of the Accounts Receivable Process
• Ability to meet position metrics goals (KPI’s)
• Solid 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. 

Required Qualifications: 

• High school diploma/GED
• 1+ years of medical or professional office work experience
• Demonstrated entry level of proficiency with MS Office (Including Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Demonstrated ability to work on site at: 4990 Pearle East Circle #100 Boulder, CO 80301

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated accounts Receivable experience
• Demonstrated epic experience
• Demonstrated payment balancing experience
• Organized
• Detail Oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Work well with others.
• EPIC
• Banking experience

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. 

 

Colorado 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. 

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