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Collections Representative - Remote

Employer
UnitedHealth Group
Location
Minneapolis
Salary
15.00 - 25.19 USD Hourly

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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Other
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

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

It takes a special person to be effective in stressful situations. In fact, it takes a gifted, diplomatic and persistent person who can see past the challenge to a successful outcome. If that's you, get with us because this role at UnitedHealth Group is all about special. You'll consult directly with our customers who have outstanding medical bills to identify reasons for late payments and set up payment plans that are mutually agreeable. It's an important role and it will take all of your skills. Join us and discover the exceptional training, support and opportunities to grow that you'd expect from a Fortune 10 company.

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work our normal business hours of 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. Training will be conducted virtually from your home.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform research on various computer systems and document customer information regarding current status, payment expectations, notes of conversations and other relevant information
  • Use mail, email and phones to contact customers to discuss, negotiate payment and resolve outstanding medical bill accounts and balances
  • Obtain agreement on potential balance payoff and/or payment terms within stated level of authority and guideline limits
  • Prepare and submits reports to internal management on status of outstanding medical bills and proposed / planned payment settlement details

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) OR equivalent years of working experience
  • 2+ years of medical collections experience
  • Computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Windows and navigation, mouse, and keyboard skills
  • Ability to work any 8-hour shift between the hours of 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST including the flexibility to work occasional overtime based on business need

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of experience in a related environment (i.e. office, administrative, clerical, customer service, etc.), using phones and computers as the primary job tools
  • Computer knowledge of MS 4 and Invision

Telecommuting Requirements:

  • Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
  • Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
  • Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

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