The Role
Provides remote customer service to healthcare providers and patients regarding prescription status, order delivery, reorders, and payment issues. Handles inbound and outbound calls, researches pharmacy benefit questions across multiple databases, documents customer information, and communicates compassionate solutions. Requires full-time schedule flexibility, potential overtime during peak season, computer proficiency, and completion of six weeks of paid training.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 1063359
This position is National Remote. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Optum 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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This position is full time. Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00 am - 7:00 pm CST. Open most Holidays. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.
We offer a total of 6 weeks of paid training which includes 3.5 weeks of virtual classroom training, 1.5 weeks shadowing a peer / training and 1 week of nesting. Your schedule during the training and nesting period will be 8:30 am to 5:00 pm CST, Monday - Friday.
Watch this video to understand the expectations of being a remote worker with UnitedHealthcare.
Primary Responsibilities:
This role is equally challenging and rewarding. You'll be called on to research complex issues pertaining to member prescription and/or pharmacy benefits across multiple databases which requires fluency in computer navigation and toggling while confidently and compassionately engaging with the caller.
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:
Telecommuting Requirements:
*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 $16.00 to $29.00 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.
This position is National Remote. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Optum 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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This position is full time. Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00 am - 7:00 pm CST. Open most Holidays. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.
- 5:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, PST
- 6:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday, MST
- 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Monday - Friday, CST
- 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday - Friday, EST
We offer a total of 6 weeks of paid training which includes 3.5 weeks of virtual classroom training, 1.5 weeks shadowing a peer / training and 1 week of nesting. Your schedule during the training and nesting period will be 8:30 am to 5:00 pm CST, Monday - Friday.
- 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday, PST
- 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday, MST
- 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, CST
- 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday, EST
Watch this video to understand the expectations of being a remote worker with UnitedHealthcare.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Ability to work in paperless environment using only authorized online tools
- Respond to incoming calls from our providers and patients on issues related to prescription status inquiries and assisting with order delivery
- Ask appropriate questions and listen actively while documenting required information in computer systems
- Identify issues and communicate solutions and steps to providers and patients with prescription orders and reorders
- Make outbound calls to providers and patients on prescription orders and payment issues based on business need
This role is equally challenging and rewarding. You'll be called on to research complex issues pertaining to member prescription and/or pharmacy benefits across multiple databases which requires fluency in computer navigation and toggling while confidently and compassionately engaging with the caller.
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
- Must be 18 years of age OR Older
- 6+ months of experience in a related Customer Service environment using phones and computers as the primary job tools
- Ability to listen skillfully, collect relevant information, build rapport and respond to customers in a compassionate manner
- Submit / upload updated copy of resume in your profile
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & Outlook)
- Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to navigate and learn new and complex computer system applications
- Availability to work overtime during peak season possible mandatory overtime (January-March)
- Ability to work through peak season (January-February blackout for PTO)
- Ability to work full time. Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00 am - 7:00 pm CST. (5:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, PST, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday, MST, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Monday - Friday, CST, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday - Friday, EST). Open most Holidays. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime
Telecommuting Requirements:
- Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
- Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy.
- Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service (UHG requires a wired internet connection: cable, DSL or fiber internet service with Minimum speed standard of 25 Mb download/10-15 Mb upload. Wireless services such as satellite, hot spot, line of sight antenna cannot be used for telecommuting.)
*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 $16.00 to $29.00 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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 18 years of age
- At least 6 months of related customer service experience using phones and computers as primary tools
- Ability to listen skillfully, collect relevant information, build rapport, and respond compassionately
- Submit or upload an updated resume
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Familiarity with Windows PC applications and ability to learn complex computer systems
- Availability for possible mandatory overtime during January through March peak season
- Ability to work through the January-February PTO blackout period
- Ability to work full time Monday through Friday with flexible shifts during business hours
- Ability to work most holidays
- Ability to maintain secure company documents and a private dedicated workspace
- Access to approved wired high-speed internet with minimum speeds of 25 Mb download and 10-15 Mb upload
- Pass a pre-employment drug test
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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
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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Optum Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.
Typical time on-site:
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