Job Location : Everett,WA, USA
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.**
As the first contact for our patients, the **Customer Service Representative** sets the tone for a positive experience for our patients. We are focused on providing great customer service using our resources and standard work. The keys to success in this role are attendance and positive reception to feedback.
This position is full time. Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7am - 7pm PST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.
We offer 4 weeks of paid training, Monday - Friday. **Training will be conducted onsite.**
**If you are located in** **Everett, WA** **, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.**
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ You will be handling a high volume of incoming calls from patients up to 80-100 per day
+ Calls include patient requests for appointments, new patients, insurance questions, transferring for triage or refill, or sending messages through patient's charts to on-site clinical staff.
+ 95% of the team is working remotely from home. Support is provided in active group chats, and 'help' queues to talk with trainers, leads, or supervisors with patient on hold.
+ This position is 8-10 hours at a computer. Breaks and lunches are strictly scheduled.
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 or older
+ 1+ years of experience in a related environment (i.e. office, administrative, clerical, customer service, etc.) using phones and computers as the primary job tools
+ Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to navigate and learn new and complex computer system applications
+ Demonstrated ability to listen skillfully, collect relevant information, build rapport and respond to customers in a compassionate manner
+ Skilled in problem solving to quickly assess current state and formulate recommendations
+ Ability to work full time. Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7am - 7pm PST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Prior health care experience
**Telecommuting Requirements:**
+ Reside within Everett, WA
+ 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.
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy??
**Washington Residents Only:** The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $28.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
_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._
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_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. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment_ .
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