UnitedHealth Group Hiring for Contracting/ Credentialing Onboarding Associate – Remote Nationwide Job at Eden Prairie, MN Full Time

It’s that time, isn’t it? You’re ready for the next step forward and an opportunity to build on your skills. And it just so happens that there’s never been a better time to become a part of the team at UnitedHealth Group. We’re driving even higher levels of sophistication in how provider networks are formed and operate. The goal is to improve quality of service while exploring new ways to manage costs. Here’s where you come in. You’ll use your knowledge of insurance claims and customer service to help create strong relationships with the providers in our networks. As you do, you’ll discover the resources, backing and opportunities that you’d expect from a Fortune 5 leader.

The Provider Service Representative is responsible for assisting in the full range of provider relations and service interactions within UnitedHealth Group.

Taking a giant leap step forward comes with great challenge. You’ll ensure provider service quality by making outbound calls to obtain data and verify information with providers as well as perform analysis and develop reports that help clarify operational issues and opportunities.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in end-to-end provider claims and help enhance call quality
• Assist in the design and implementation of programs that build/nurture positive relationships between the health plan, providers and practice managers
• Support development and management of provider networks
• Help implement training and development of external providers through education programs
• Identify gaps in network composition and services to assist network contracting and development teams

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
• 2+ years of managed care or medical insurance experience
• 2+ years of experience Microsoft programs including Excel and Word
• 6 months provider experience with credentialing

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in a claim, customer service or provider support role
• Salesforce experience

UnitedHealth Group is an essential business. The health and safety of our team members is our highest priority, so we are taking a science driven approach to slowly welcome and transition some of our workforce back to the office with many safety protocols in place. We continue to monitor and assess before we confirm the return of each wave, paying specific attention to geography-specific trends. At this time, 90% of our non-clinical workforce transitioned to a work at home (remote) status. We have taken steps to ensure the safety of our 325,000 team members and their families, providing them with resources and support as they continue to serve the members, patients and customers who depend on us.

You can learn more about all we are doing to fight COVID-19 and support impacted communities at: click here.

• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Colorado Residents Only: The hourly range for Colorado residents is $15.00 to $25.19. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.

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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