Job Description

Job Description

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

Optum Pediatrics Forest Hills part of Optum, has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Medical Receptionist to join our team. The Medical Receptionist is responsible for the completion of set processes and protocols. Works cooperatively with all members of the care team to support the vision and mission of the organization, deliver excellent customer service and adhere to Lean processes. Supports the teams in meeting financial, clinical and service go

Schedule : Office is open seven days a week. This role would consist of a 37.5-hour work week, between the hours of 8:00 am to close (approximately 6:30 pm). Must be available for a weekend rotation. The schedule will be determined by the supervisor upon hire.

Location: 108-48 70th Road, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Primary Responsibilities:

• D emonstrate excellent customer service in welcoming and assisting patients and visitors

• Check patients in and out

• Obtain patient co-payments and outstanding balances

• Schedule appointments

• Maintain heavy call volume.

• Complete various patient, insurance or organizations forms effectively and efficiently

• Verify and scan patient insurance information

• Generate referrals as needed

• Knowledge of EMR - EPIC preferred , Word Processing software and other specialized software for healthcare industry

• Ability to function as an effective team member. Works well alongside physicians, nurses and other ancillary staff

• Demonstrates courtesy to the patient at all times, incorporating C-I-CARE into all patient interactions

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to be work as a Medical Assistant (MA) and a receptionist

• Work with integrity, uphold the company's mission, values, and maintain confidentiality in all situations

• Ability to cover other offices if needed

• Performs other duties as assigned

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays

• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account

• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage

• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Education Reimbursement

• Employee Discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

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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 higher)

• 1+ years of computer proficiency experience (multi-task through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word)

• 1+ years of customer service or healthcare experience
• Ability to cover other offices if needed
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule:
  • Sunday through Saturday 37.5 hours work week between the hours of 8:00 am to 6:30pm to include the weekend rotation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical or associate's degree in medical field

• 1+ years of experience working in medical office position performing duties such as medical assistant, scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records
• 6+ months of knowledge of insurance carriers and managed care plans
• 6+ months of knowledge of medical terms
• Experience working with an electronic health record (EPIC)
• Ability to work as medical assistant
• Bilingual

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines 
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment 
• Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers 
• Strong organizational and time management skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others 

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 $16.00 to $27.69 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.

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