Emergency Department Patient Registration Representative

Optum
US - Kentucky - Owensboro
January 6, 2025

Opportunities at Owensboro Health, in strategic partnership with Optum. Our team of talented people works to improve the health outcomes of the communities we serve. As an Optum employee, you will provide support to the Owensboro health account. They are a nonprofit system with over 200 providers at more than 20 locations, 3 outpatient facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, a surgical weight loss center and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center. We are continually searching for people like you to help us provide the most innovative health care services. Join a team that will make you feel valued and discover the meaning behind: Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is full-time (40 hours / week). Employees are required to any shift between the hours of 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM including the flexibility to work overtime and weekends based on business need.

Our office is located at Owensboro Regional Hospital, 1201 Pleasant Valley Rd, Owensboro, KY, 42303.

We offer 6 weeks of paid on-the-job training: 2 weeks on - site (EMR training & 1:1 training) and an additional 4 weeks with mentor. The hours of the training will be aligned with your schedule. Training will be conducted on - site.

Primary Responsibilities:

Greet patients
Coordinate patient flow to reduce wait times
Assist patients with intake processes
Process walk-in patients and visitors
Duties include but not limited to:
- Confirms eligibility and verifies insurance benefits
- Ensures all necessary demographic and billing information is obtained for patients and entered in the computer system timely and accurately
- May schedule appointment times using computerized scheduling programs
- Explains financial responsibilities for services received, payment options, and collection procedures to patients and / or parties responsible for payment
- Counsels patients regarding insurance benefits and recommends alternative sources of payment and / or financial assistance when appropriate
- Accepts payments and co - pays
- Communicates effectively with insurance companies, external agencies, patients, physicians, and team members
The pace is fast, so your ability to multi - task is essential. You should also enjoy working with people and have the communication skills necessary to build strong relationships with our customers

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Education Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc. )
More information can be downloaded at: /uhg. hr/uhgbenefits

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 (or higher)
1+ years of customer service experience
Ability to work any full-time shift between the hours of 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, including the flexibility to work overtime and weekends based on business need
Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years of related work experience, including data entry
Working knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology
Experience in emergency department

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 rac.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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