Senior Customer Service Representative

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We’re a dynamic partnership formed by Quest and Optum to combine our unique expertise. As part of the growing family of UnitedHealth Group, we’ll leverage our compassion, our talent, our resources and experience to bring financial clarity and a full suite of Revenue Management services to Healthcare Providers, nationwide.

Challenge can often be its own reward.  But why settle for just being challenged when you can also be nurtured, mentored and supported as you make an impact in a fast-paced career?  At UnitedHealthcare, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, you can have all of the above, every day.  Now, you can take advantage of some of the best training and tools in the world to help serve our existing and new customers.

As a Senior Customer Service Representative, you’ll provide our members with the information they need to make better decisions about their health, helping them get access to the right care the first time. Every day, you’ll provide compassionate and empathetic support to 50 to 70 callers providing guidance, support, and resolution for escalated issues. 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), Monday – Friday. Employees are required to work our normal business hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

Employees are required work onsite at least twice per month at our office located at 400 Egypt Rd, Norristown, PA 19403, based on business needs.

We offer 4 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of training will be aligned with your schedule.

If you are within commutable distance to the office at 400 Egypt Rd, Norristown, PA 19403, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as a resource or Subject Matter Expert for team members or internal customers
• Handle escalated calls, resolving more complex customer issues
• Demonstrate outstanding service to identify the source of the caller’s issue and work to resolve the inquires in a timely and professional manner
• Help guide and educate customers about the fundamentals and benefits of consumer-driven health care topics such as selecting the best benefit plan options, maximizing the value of their health plan benefits and choosing a quality care provider
• Assist customers in navigating myuhc.com and other UnitedHealth Group websites while encouraging and reassuring them to becoming self-sufficient with our tools

 

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 years of work experience
• Must be 18 years of age OR Older
• 1+ years of experience in Customer Service OR experience in a medical office, health care, call-center or office setting analyzing and solving customer problems
• Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to navigate and learn new and complex computer system applications
• Must be able to work onsite at least twice per month at 400 Egypt Rd, Norristown, PA 19403, based on business needs
• Ability to work our normal business hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Health care experience
• Knowledge of billing/finance and eligibility processes, practices and concepts

 

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Reside within commutable distance to the office at 400 Egypt Rd, Norristown, PA 19403
• 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
• Proficient in translating health care-related jargon and complex processes into simple, step-by-step instructions customers can understand and act upon
• Proficient conflict management skills including the ability to resolve stressful situations

 

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

 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $17.74 – $31.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

 

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.

 

 

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

 

#RPO #RED