Customer Service Representative

Telehealth Customer Service Representative

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. Employees are required to work our normal business hours of operation (7 : 00AM - 7 : 00PM CST)

Open most holidays. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

The training will be a total of 6 weeks which includes 3.5 weeks of virtual classroom training, 1.5 weeks shadowing a peer / training and 1 week of nesting. Your schedule during the Training and Nesting Period will be Monday - Friday (8 : 30 AM- 5 : 00PM CST)

Primary Responsibilities :

• Ability to work in paperless environment using only authorized online tools
• Respond to incoming calls from our providers and patients on issues related to prescription status inquiries and assisting with order delivery
• Ask appropriate questions and listen actively while documenting required information in computer systems
• Identify issues and communicate solutions and steps to providers and patients with prescription orders and reorders
• Make outbound calls to providers and patients on prescription orders and payment issues based on business need

This role is equally challenging and rewarding. You'll be called on to research complex issues pertaining to member prescription and / or pharmacy benefits across multiple databases which requires fluency in computer navigation and toggling while confidently and compassionately engaging with the caller.

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 :

Telecommuting Requirements :

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. 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.