Per Diem Client Services Specialist at UnitedHealth Group Canada

Tampa, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

25.05

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Support, Email Communication, Phone Interaction, Claims Review, Reporting Requests, General Inquiries, Internal Collaboration, System Utilization, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Multi-tasking, Adaptability, Urgency, Procedural Documentation, Flexibility

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

This position is National Remote with per diem or as needed schedule. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in Minneapolis, Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office for a minimum of four (4) days per week. 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This position is Per‑Diem or as‑needed schedule between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM EST. Candidates must have a flexible schedule and available to work up to 20 hours per week. This will be on-the-job training and the hours during training will be during normal business hours, Monday – Friday. Primary Responsibilities: Handle routine client requests via phone and email including enrollment, eligibility, claims review, reporting requests and other general inquiries Collaborate between internal departments to ensure proper handoffs are made for research issues, as well as follow up to bring to completion Utilizes various internal systems to manage client requests Special projects and tasks, as needed Other duties, as assigned 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 of age OR older 2+ years of experience supporting clients, primarily via email with some phone interaction Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel Ability to work a per‑diem or as‑needed schedule between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM EST. Candidates must have a flexible schedule and available to work up to 20 hours per week. Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and/or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Telecommuting Requirements: 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. Soft Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Strong organizational and time management skills, follow-through and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines Adapt to change and can learn quickly and grasp new instructions easily Ability to work under pressure and respond with urgency Must exhibit flexibility to work various shifts/overtime when needed Tracking and trending of incoming issues Ability to write procedural documentation based on recurring issues *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy 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 salary for this role will range The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 - $25.05 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 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. UnitedHealth Group 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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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Responsibilities

The specialist will handle routine client requests via phone and email, covering areas like enrollment, eligibility, and claims review, while collaborating across internal departments to ensure issues are researched and brought to completion. They will utilize various internal systems to manage these requests and assist with special projects as needed.