Billing and Claims Specialist - Louisville, KY

Requisition Number: 2384505
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As the Pharmacy Billing Specialist, you take ownership of the entire pharmacy billing cycle, using your discretion and independent judgment to ensure accuracy and efficiency. You bring solid organizational skills and handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage end to end billing operations, including invoicing, payment posting, collections, audits, and delinquent account follow up
• Respond to billing inquiries, resolve issues promptly, and provide financial counseling while maintaining positive customer relationships
• Process and post invoices, pharmacy charges (HCS), receipts, and agency billing documents accurately and on time
• Maintain complete documentation and generate daily, monthly, and end of month reports for leadership and accounting
• Ensure compliance with billing regulations, confidentiality standards, and policies; cross train for Pharmacy Office Manager duties and support phone coverage

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:

• 6+ months of relevant experience
• Knowledge of third-party payers, billing requirements, and reimbursement methods

Preferred Qualification:

• Post-secondary education, especially in accounting or information systems

*All employees working remotely 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 $14.00 to $25.20 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.