Provider Data Specialist

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.

The more you do, the more you learn. As you learn, you find new doors opening that challenge you to bring your best. This specialist role with UnitedHealth Group will call on your knowledge, your energy and your commitment to making health care work more effectively for more people. We're driving to ever higher levels of sophistication in how provider networks are composed and how they perform. Join us and you'll play a key role in managing data about the physicians and specialists who are part of our provider networks. This role will put you in a team of incredibly talented technological and business professionals. You'll discover the resources, backing and opportunities that you'd expect from a Fortune 6 leader.

Working schedule: 8am - 5pm PST with flexibility. Role supports California market.  

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Update health plans on changes to our Optum California provider network, including new providers, terminations, and demographic updates
• Work from a task queue to ensure timely and accurate completion of assignments
• Maintain and update internal systems to track the status of submissions
• Follow up with health plans when necessary to confirm that the submissions have been processed and updates are complete
• Demonstrate strong communication skills when coordinating with health plans and internal teams
• Gain familiarity with internal data systems to effectively manage and update provider information

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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
• Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Excel (experience with spreadsheets, formulas, and data management) 
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate internal systems 
• Highly organized and self-motivated with the ability to manage a task-oriented workload

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer service experience 
• 2+ medical coding experience
• Previous experience with provider data or healthcare systems is a plus but not required 
• Proficiency in medical terminology 
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to data accuracy

*All Telecommuters 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 $17.98 to $32.12 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

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.

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.

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