Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York, Crystal Run Healthcare and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Crystal Run HealthCare, part of Optum, has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Unit Clerk to join our team. The Unit Clerk is responsible for the completion of set processes and protocols. Works cooperatively with all members of the care team to support the vision and mission of the organization, deliver excellent customer service and adhere to Lean processes. Supports the teams in meeting financial, clinical and service goals.Schedule: Monday through Friday a 37.5-hour work week to be determined by the supervisor between the hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pmLocation: 855 State Route 17M, Monroe, NY 10950Primary Responsibilities:Adheres to standards of professionalism set by the PracticeAlways maintains professional appearance by adhering to dress code and wearing identification badgeDemonstrates and maintains professionalism in behavior and courtesy toward the patients and staffRespects confidentiality and is HIPAA compliant in all aspects of communication regarding patient, Practice and staff membersFunctions as a member of a team committed to quality patient careTakes initiative to keep informed of new/revised Policy and Procedures, Standards of Care and incorporates these into practiceAttends and participates in mandatory quarterly staff meetings or reads minutesCompletes Mandatory Education annuallyAttends/participates in training/review classes and projects as assignedHandles difficult situations and people with tact, professionalism and H.E.A.R.T.Demonstrates good judgment in escalating difficult situations and people to Management personnelDemonstrates professionalism in attendance & punctuality. Consider number of unauthorized or unscheduled absences, a pattern of before and after weekend absences, tardiness and early departures, and long meal periods in accordance with CRHC policyPromotes a positive work attitude fostering teamwork and acceptance of management decisionsSupports peer to peer training initiative for new Patient Services employeesAssists co-workers whenever possible, to achieve office goals / patient satisfactionWorks independently, takes initiative in completing assignments and does so without reminderCompletes all miscellaneous work assigned by leadership or Physician accurately and in a timely mannerOpens office as needed; turns on copiers, terminals and printers, and updates computer for current day’s sessionCommunicates with clinical staff to keep patient informed of appointment statusVerifies insurance eligibility and coverage by phone, independent website, RTS, Phreesia or at time of serviceVerifies patient demographic and insurance information at time of visit. Assures all demographic and insurance information is accurate, complete and up to date in the patient's chart. Scans current insurance card and photo identification into systemProvides After visit Summary in compliance with ACO guidelinesSchedules /Cancels /Reschedules patient appointments as ordered by the physician adhering to scheduling policies and proceduresNotifies management or other departments appropriately using Clerical Templates for various issues/requests/reasonsMaintains supply inventories and equipment necessary for the effective performance of the job; communicates supply needs to the office supervisor in a timely mannerMaintains a neat, organized, orderly environment in the reception and waiting room areas, i.e. magazines, physician business cards, brochures, signage, etc.Closes office as needed, ensuring that lights, terminals and office machines have been turned off and all patients accounted for and discharged. May be required to set alarmActively demonstrates good oral and written communication skills with both internal and external customers.Demonstrates flexibility in schedule to meet patient and office needsWorks with a sense of urgencyCollects data from patient charts to complete forms, prior authorizations and schedule appointments as neededDocuments and reports the information and data collected in a retrievable understandable and readable formatIs proficient in ability to print and fax documentsIs proficient in maintaining adequate office suppliesIs proficient in the use of electronic systemsDocuments information acquired and services implemented in the patient health recordCommunicates openly with patients, caregivers and other healthcare professionals regarding patient careUses effective professional communication skills and tools to acquire and disseminate relevant information to patients, caregivers and health care providers across the continuum of carePerforms other tasks as required for the effective and efficient functioning of the Practice when directed to do so by Supervisory and Managerial personnelWhat 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 HolidaysMedical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving accountDental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase PlanEducation ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)More information can be downloaded at: 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)6+ months of customer service or healthcare related experienceIntermediate level of computer proficiency (multi-tasking through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word)Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with an electronic health record1+ years of experience working in a medical front office position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records1+ years of experience working with authorizationsSoft Skills:Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountabilityDemonstrated ability to work well with health care providersStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlinesAbility to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from othersNew York Residents Only: The salary range for New York residents is $16.00 to $28.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.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.#RED, #RPO