Part Time Patient Services Representative Associate

Part Time Patient Services Representative Associate

Opportunities at Optum, in strategic partnership with Allina Health. As an Optum employee, you will provide support to the Allina Health account. 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. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing Together.

Location: 200 State Avenue, Faribault MN, 55021

As a Part Time Patient Services Representative Associate, your work will directly contribute to improving health outcomes for those who need it most. You will be the first point of contact for patients, offering them not only the critical logistical support needed to navigate their care but also a compassionate, welcoming presence during what can often be a stressful time. In this role, you can make a lasting impact on individuals and families in your community, helping them access and navigate the health services they deserve.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Greets and welcomes patients in person, providing a friendly and supportive first impression while directing them to their appointments and procedures
• Collects and verifies demographic, insurance, and benefits information, interpreting results and obtaining necessary signatures
• Checks in and interviews patients to complete required paperwork, including financial assistance applications and requests for information forms
• Obtains and explains cost information to patients, collects co-pays and deductibles, and counsels patients on available financial assistance programs
• Addresses and resolves claim issues or registration errors while documenting any issues and resolutions in the electronic medical record
• Uses resources, tools, and procedures to complete registration for accounts and assigned work queues
• Provides customer service for inbound and outbound telephone calls, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of patient inquiries
• Assists in scheduling add-on appointments as needed
• May mentor other staff, provide technical or functional direction, and gather medical record information as needed
• Other duties as assigned, supporting the dynamic needs of the healthcare environment with flexibility and a commitment to patient care

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 customer service experience
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work standard daytime hours, Mon-Fri for the first 3 weeks after hire in alignment with the training schedule
• Ability to work an average of 20 hours per week in 8-hour day and evening shifts, starting between either 5:30am - 10:00am or 2:30pm - 3:00pm
• Ability to work every 3rd weekend & holiday
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications:

• Revenue Cycle experience
• General office experience
• Epic experience

Physical Demands:

• Consistent walking, standing, bending, turning, etc.
• Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, up to 2-5 lbs. frequently

**PLEASE NOTE** The sign-on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.

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). The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $27.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.