Emergency Department Patient Registration Representative - Owensboro, KY
Company: Optum
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: May 12, 2025
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Job Description:
$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
Opportunities at Owensboro Health, -in strategic partnership with
Optum. Our team of talented people works to improve the health
outcomes of the communities we serve. As an Optum employee, you
will provide support to the Owensboro health account. They are a
nonprofit system with over 200 providers at more than 20 locations,
3 outpatient facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, a
surgical weight loss center and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer
Center. We are continually searching for people like you to help us
provide the most innovative health care services. Join a team that
will make you feel valued and discover the meaning behind: -Caring.
Connecting. Growing together. -
This position is full-time (40 hours / week). Employees are
required to any shift between the hours of 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
including the flexibility to work overtime and weekends based on
business need.
Our office is located at Owensboro Regional Hospital, 1201 Pleasant
Valley Rd, Owensboro, KY, 42303.
We offer 6 weeks of paid on-the-job training: 2 weeks on - site
(EMR training & 1:1 training) and an additional 4 weeks with
mentor. The hours of the training will be aligned with your
schedule. Training will be conducted onsite. -
Primary Responsibilities:
Greet patients
Coordinate patient flow to reduce wait times
Assist patients with intake processes
Process walk-in patients and visitors
Duties include but not limited to:
Confirms eligibility and verifies insurance benefits
Ensures all necessary demographic and billing information is
obtained for patients and entered in the computer system timely and
accurately
May schedule appointment times using computerized scheduling
programs
Explains financial responsibilities for services received, payment
options, and collection procedures to patients and / or parties
responsible for payment
Counsels' patients regarding insurance benefits and recommends
alternative sources of payment and / or financial assistance when
appropriate
Accepts payments and co - pays
Communicates effectively with insurance companies, external
agencies, patients, physicians, and team members
The pace is fast, so your ability to multi - task is essential. You
should also enjoy working with people and have the communication
skills necessary to build strong relationships with our
customers
What 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 Holidays
Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending
Account or a Health Saving account
Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term
disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Education Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance,
etc.)
More information can be downloaded at: -
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)
1+ years of customer service experience
Ability to work any full-time shift between the hours of 3:00 PM -
11:30 PM, including the flexibility to work overtime and weekends
based on business need
Must be 18 years of age or older
Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years of related work experience, including data entry
Experience in emergency department - - - -
Working knowledge of medical office procedures and medical
terminology
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**PLEASE NOTE** The sign-on bonus is only available to external
candidates. - Candidates who are currently working for UnitedHealth
Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part
time or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to
receive a sign on bonus. -
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The salary range for this role is $16.00 -to $28.85 -per hour based
on full-time employment. 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. -
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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.
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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.
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UnitedHealth Group -is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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