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.
This position is part time Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 5-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7am - 3pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. Employees are required to work 3 days onsite and 2 days from home.
We offer 2-3 weeks of paid training. The hours during training will be discussed on your first day of employment. Training will be conducted virtually from your home.
If you are within commutable distance to the office at 19500 W Interstate, San Antonio, TX, you will have the flexibility to work from home and the office in this hybrid role* as you take on some tough challenges.
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 equivalent work experience
- Must be 18 years old OR older
- 1+ years of managed care experience in Prior Authorization or Claim Review
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, i.e. Excel, Access
- Ability to work part time, 5-hour shift from Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm
Preferred Qualifications
- Medical Terminology
- ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT knowledge
Telecommuting Requirements
- Reside within commutable distance to the office at 19500 W Interstate, San Antonio, TX
- 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
- Ability to organize, prioritize and communicate effectively
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to a varied customer base
- Ability to navigate multiple systems
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
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.
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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