Infusion Patient Account Analyst- Infusion- Kelsey Seybold Clinic: Bay Area Campus

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Under the general direction of the Administrator and Business Service Manager the Patient Account Analyst is primarily responsible for verifying insurance benefits and eligibility as presented by the patient. This position also obtains and regulates all authorizations and ensures the patients are processed in a timely fashion to start course of treatment. This position is also responsible for patient account inquiries/requests and payment postings for payments made at the site under departmental protocols within business services, pre- AR, and financial assistance planning. Crucial communications with the patient (on the phone or at site), with clinical team members, and/or physicians are required with this position, collection of additional information on patient accounts may be required to process claims both internally and externally as needed to include coding and compliance according to CPC regulations.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

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 or GED from an accredited program
• 3+ years in similar field involving insurance verification, 3rd party payors, patient accounts and business office functions
• Customer service experience
• Windows computer skills
• ICD 9- 10 and CPT minimum 1+ years of coding experience in global billing
• Good knowledge of managed care contracts
• Basic knowledge of health insurance
• Type 30 wpm
• Demonstrated clear communication skills
• Demonstrated fast and accurate data entry skills
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPC
• EPIC Experience preferred but not required, will train onsite
• Knowledge of insurance, billing and collection concepts and theory
• Insurance verification and business office functions preferred to be in the physician practice setting
  

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 $20.00 to $35.72 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

OptumCare 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.