Clinical Administrative Coordinator - Remote in Las Vegas, NV

If you are located within a commutable distance of 60 miles from Las Vegas, NV, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* (work from home) as you take on some tough challenges.

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This is a high volume, customer service / call center environment. When speaking over the phone you will need to be efficient, productive and thorough while interacting with Hospitals, Doctor's Office's and Internal Departments (Case Management).

Positions in this function includes managing incoming calls, managing requests for services from Hospitals, Doctor's Office's and Internal Departments providing information on available network services and transferring calls as appropriate to clinical staff. Manages the referrals process, processes incoming and outgoing referrals, and prior authorizations.

This position is full - time. Employees are required to work our flexible business hours of 4:00am - 6:00pm Pacific Standard Time from Monday - Friday and 5:00am - 5:00pm Pacific Standard Time on Saturdays and Sundays. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime, evening hours, weekends, and some holidays. Our office is located at 2716 N. TENAYA, 3RD FLOOR, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89128.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Primary Responsibilities:

Work over the phone with hospitals, clinics, facilities and the clinical team to manage requests for services from providers
Process incoming and outgoing referrals, and prior authorizations, including intake, notification and census roles
Assist the clinical staff with setting up documents / triage cases for Clinical Coverage Review
Handle resolution / inquiries from members and / or providers
Moderate work experience within own function
Some work is completed without established procedures
Basic tasks are completed without review by others
Supervision / guidance is required for higher level tasks

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)
2 years of experience with working in a hospital, physician's office, OR medical clinic setting
Experience using a computer and Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word (create correspondence and work within templates in documents), Microsoft Excel (data entry, sort, filter, and work within tables in spreadsheets), and Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar management)
Ability to work any 8-hour shift between the hours of 4:00am - 6:00pm Pacific Standard Time from Monday - Friday and 5:00am - 5:00pm Pacific Standard Time on Saturdays and Sundays including the flexibility to work occasional overtime, weekends, and some holidays based on business need
Ability to train onsite, Monday – Friday, from 8:00am – 5:00pm Pacific Standard Time for approximately 3 months.
Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with working within the health care Industry and with health care insurance
A clerical OR administrative support background
Knowledge of ICD - 10 and CPT code

Telecommuting Requirements:

Reside within a commutable distance of 60 miles from Las Vegas, NV
Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.

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Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Nevada residents is $16.83 - $29.66. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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

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