Department Assistant Receptionist

Onsite Receptionist

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 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 9am - 5 : 30pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

We offer on the job training and the hours during training will be 9 : 00am to 5 : 30pm, Monday - Friday.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Answer all calls as promptly as possible with the most professional, courteous and prompt service manner. The Scan queue is monitored and checked for documents Reception is responsible for attaching to patient charts. Ensure accuracy in what is attached to patient charts
• The Fax queue is monitored and checked for documents Reception is responsible for attaching or re-routing to the correct department
• Ordering supplies for all of the office and field staff
• Maintain office phone list of all office staff and distribute as necessary
• Coordinate repair of office damage, or other needs, with the property management
• Coordinate and maintain the schedule for both conference rooms
• Order meals for conference attendees as needed
• Use appropriate language and etiquette on jabber and in emails
• Stamp all envelopes and deliver to mail drop daily as needed
• Answer the door for guests, ensure they sign into the visitor's log and provide them with a visitor's badge
• Keep licenses on the wall up to date as necessary
• Ensure keys to medical record room are kept safe and always returned to front desk
• Do projects as assigned by leadership
• Contact sales, or MD Offices, when appropriate for obtaining clinicals for re-authorizations
• Assist Intake with watching referral source portals as needed
• Split up referral packets and appropriately name them in patient charts when Intake needs assistance
• Work on duties as assigned by Director of Operations

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.

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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). The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 - $27.69 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.