Optum
Per Diem Ambulatory Service Representative II Kelsey Seybold Clinic-North Houston Campus
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Provides patient-facing front-desk support in an ambulatory clinic, including check-in, check-out, registration, cashiering, appointment-related assistance, and insurance verification. Maintains confidentiality, handles challenging situations, manages multiple priorities, and delivers courteous customer service. Uses Windows-based software, Word, Excel, and potentially Epic or other EMR systems.
Requisition Number: 2391129
Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Ambulatory Service Representative (ASR) II is responsible for providing assistance to patients in a friendly and courteous manner. The ASR II is responsible for check-in and check-out functions, including registration and cashiering. The ASR II must maintain a neat and professional appearance and an organized work area.
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:
And:
OR
OR
Preferred Qualifications:
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 $18 - $32 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.
OptumCare 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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Ambulatory Service Representative (ASR) II is responsible for providing assistance to patients in a friendly and courteous manner. The ASR II is responsible for check-in and check-out functions, including registration and cashiering. The ASR II must maintain a neat and professional appearance and an organized work area.
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 or GED
- 1+ years of direct face to face customer service experience
- 1+ years of cash handling or collections experience
And:
- 6+ months experience in a customer facing role within a medical office, healthcare setting or other service-related industry
OR
- 1+ years KSC ASR I with 6 months ASR II cross-training experience and the successful completion of Epic Front Desk Training
OR
- 1+ years KSC CBO, Managed Care or Contact Center experience
- Experience with computers and Windows-based software including Word and Excel
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic Math ability
- Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
- Able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information
- Ability to effectively handle challenging situations and to balance multiple priorities
- Fluent in English, verbal and written
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of working in a physician, hospital, or medical office environment to include patient registration, appointment scheduling or medical billing
- 2+ years of insurance and /or managed care experience to include insurance verification and the ability to identify, understand and communicate plan details to patients with HMO, PPO, EPO, Medicare Advantage and other plans
- 2+ years of direct face to face customer service experience
- 1+ years of cash handling or collections experience in a medical office setting
- EMR/Epic experience
- Basic calculator skills
- Bilingual- English/Spanish
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 $18 - $32 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.
OptumCare 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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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