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Release of Information Specialist

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In-Office
Cooperstown, NY
18-32 Hourly
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In-Office
Cooperstown, NY
18-32 Hourly
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Manage and process patient MyChart release requests and related documentation. Coordinate with hospitals, clinics, and clinical teams to handle member/provider service requests, maintain work queues and release task lists, and prepare/scan incoming mail, email, and faxes into patient charts. Work in a high-volume customer service environment, responding to members by phone and in person.
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Requisition Number: 2366589
This position is Onsite. Our office is located at 4773 State HWY 28 Cooperstown, NY 13326.
Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This position is full time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.
This will be on the job training and the hours during training will be during normal business hours.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Work with patients and hospital staff to manage MyChart release requests and submit necessary documentation
  • Work with hospitals, clinics, facilities, and the clinical team to manage requests for services from members and/or providers
  • Provide assistance with work queues, including billing operations, MyChart-related tasks, and the maintenance of release task lists.
  • Prepare and scan incoming mail, email, and faxes into patient charts.

This is high volume, customer service environment. You'll need to be efficient, productive, and thoroughly dealing with our members over the phone and in person.
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
  • Must be 18 years of age OR older
  • 1+ years of customer service experience
  • Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to navigate and learn new and complex computer system applications.
  • Ability to work full time onsite at 4773 State HWY 28 Cooperstown, NY 13326
  • Ability to work from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working within the health care Industry.
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook

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.
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.
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