Medical Services Administrator

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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life’s best work. Reliant Medical Group Central Check-In has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented  Patient Service Specialist  to join our team. The  Patient Service Specialist  is responsible for the completion of set processes and protocols. Works cooperatively with all members of the care team to support the vision and mission of the organization, deliver excellent customer service, and adhere to Lean processes. Supports the teams in meeting financial, clinical, and service goals. Hours:  Monday through Friday a 38.Location: 24 NEWTON STREET , Second Floor, Southborough , MA 01772 Perform insurance verification on the date of service Obtain patient signatures for required documents File and maintain medical records Consistently correct registration work queue errors Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously Working daily in the claims edit work queue to correct registration errors for submission to insurance companies Performs certain follow-up services for patients in a prompt and courteous manner, such as scheduling specialist appointments, scheduling follow-up appointments and obtaining copies lab results or specialist reports Adhere to the standards identified via Sparq regarding Optum Employee Policies Keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements Participate in planning, coordinating, and implementing care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team in accordance with the Plan of Care Notify clinical staff of schedule changes as they occur Comply with administrative policies to ensure quality of care Demonstrate precision and efficiency in scanning documents and monitoring the fax server, retrieving and / or scanning documents and assigning to the appropriate electronic chart Participate in orientation (scheduling segment) of new field employees and distribute updates and changes as needed Organize and maintains medical records All employees are expected to keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPPA and OSHA requirements   Put it all together – competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays ~ Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account ~ Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage ~401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan ~ Education Reimbursement ~ Employee Assistance Program ~ Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.) ~ 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. 1+ years of healthcare or customer service-related experience 1+ years of experience working in a medical front office position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records ~ Knowledge of Epic EMR software At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. 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.