Ambulatory Service Representative III - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - Fort Bend

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Sugar Land, TX, USA
In-Office
20-36 Hourly
Junior
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The Role
Provides front-office clinical support by performing financial review, patient registration, appointment scheduling, medical billing, medical records, and multi-line telephone duties. Delivers face-to-face and phone customer service, handles cash, uses EMR and Microsoft Office, applies medical terminology, and protects confidential health information. The role may also operate as a PBX operator and resolves patient issues while balancing multiple priorities.
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Requisition Number: 2381183
Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Performs detailed job requirements of a financial reviewer, patient service representative, PBX operator, appointments clerk and/or medical records clerk. Performs other duties as assigned by the site manager

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 or G.E.D
  • 2+ years of medical office experience to include face to face customer service, cash handling, patient registration, appt. scheduling, medical billing, & experience in answering a multi-line telephone system OR 1+ years KSC Experience as an Ambulatory Service Representative II
  • EMR experience
  • MS Word and Excel experience
  • Demonstrated familiarity with medical terminology
  • Proven excellent customer service skills in person and over the telephone
  • Fluent in English, verbal and written

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field
  • 3+ years of working in a physician, hospital, or medical office environment
  • 2+ years of insurance/managed care experience, to include insurance verification, being able to identify, communicate/articulate and understand the difference between insurance plans (HMO, PPO, EPO, etc.)
  • Proven solid computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and web/Internet
  • Epic experience
  • Demonstrated customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving customer issues
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information
  • Ability to effectively handle challenging situations and to balance multiple priorities
  • Bilingual- English and Spanish communication skills (oral and written)
  • Possess the interpersonal skills which are required to interact with internal and external contacts in a courteous and patient focused manner

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 $20.00 to $36.00 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.
OptumCare 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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of medical office experience, including face-to-face customer service, cash handling, patient registration, appointment scheduling, medical billing, and multi-line telephone experience
  • Alternatively, 1+ year of experience as a Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Ambulatory Service Representative II
  • EMR experience
  • Microsoft Word and Excel experience
  • Familiarity with medical terminology
  • Excellent customer service skills in person and over the telephone
  • Fluent English verbal and written communication
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in a physician, hospital, or medical office environment
  • 2+ years of insurance or managed care experience, including insurance verification and knowledge of HMO, PPO, and EPO plans
  • Microsoft Office, web, and Internet proficiency
  • Epic experience
  • Ability to resolve customer issues using judgment, independent thinking, and creativity
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of personal and health-sensitive information
  • Ability to handle challenging situations and balance multiple priorities
  • Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills for courteous, patient-focused interaction with internal and external contacts

What the Team is Saying

Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is generally described as decent or good, and many note it as a strong part of the package. Actual ability to take time off can depend on workload and team coverage.
  • Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer match and access to an employee stock purchase plan, which are highlighted as meaningful components of total rewards. These programs are consistently referenced among core benefits.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiver leave, along with adoption assistance, are publicly highlighted and viewed as notable elements of the package. Availability can be role-specific, but these supports contribute to overall breadth where offered.

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The Company
HQ: Eden Prairie, MN
160,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.

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