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This position is Remote in Hawaii. You will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges.

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 full time (40 hours / week), Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm HST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime and weekends.

We offer 12+ weeks of paid training. The hours during training will be 8:00 am - 4:30 pm HST, Monday - Friday. Training will be conducted virtually from your home.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage administrative intake of members
• Work with hospitals, clinics, facilities and the clinical team to manage requests for services from members and/or providers
• Process prior authorizations, including intake, notification and census activities
• Assist clinical staff with preparing documents and triage cases for Clinical Coverage Review
• Handle inquiries and resolve issues from members and/or providers
• Support a predominantly administrative role with lower inbound call volume, allowing for a strong focus on documentation accuracy, coordination and follow through

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 customer service experience
• Experience with Microsoft Word (ability to edit, create, and save documents), Microsoft Excel (ability to edit, create, and save spreadsheets), and Microsoft Outlook (sending/receiving emails and calendar invites)
• Ability to work on Saturdays as needed
• Ability to work full time (40 hours/week), Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm HST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within the health care Industry and with health care insurance
• Experience working in a hospital, physician's office or medical clinic setting
• Clerical or administrative support background
• Knowledge of ICD - 10 and CPT codes
• Experience working in a call center

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Reside within the state of Hawaii
• 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.

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 $17.98 - $32.12 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.

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.