Clerk - Onsite in Novato, CA

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Petaluma
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Opportunities at Change Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses. We are transforming the health care system through innovative technology and analytics. Find opportunities to make a difference in a variety of career areas as we all play a role in accelerating health care transformation. Help us deliver cutting-edge solutions for patients, hospitals and insurance companies, resulting in healthier communities. Use your talents to improve the health outcomes of millions of people and discover the meaning behind: Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work our normal business hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm PST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends. Our office is located at 384 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 94949.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review insurance paper claims for accuracy.
• Open, sort and route incoming mail, answer correspondence and prepare outgoing mail.
• Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing and database systems.
• Operate office machines, photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems and personal computers.
• Complete and mail claims, documents, invoices, and checks.
• Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities.
• Answer phones, direct calls and take messages.
• Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
• Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
• Identify any issues or trends and bring them to the attention of the management team.
• Work on special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned. 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 experience
  • 1+ years of experience working in a medical office setting
  • Ability to work our normal business hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm PST, Monday - Friday including the flexibility to work occasional overtime or weekends per business need Preferred Qualifications:
    • 1+ years of experience with Healthcare Billing and Claims processing
    • 1+ years of experience with working knowledge of medical terminology
    • Previous EPIC experience
    • Experience with Microsoft Office products Soft Skills:
      • Attention to detail, organized and ability to multi-task California Residents Only: The salary range for California residents is $16.00 - $23.13. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.
        
        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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