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.** **Schedule:** Monday to Friday, 8 AM- 5 PM **Location:** Onsite - 4101 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411 **Primary Responsibilities:** + Responsible for general clinic office functions that support efficient and effective patient care including patient registration, insurance verification, collection of applicable co-insurance and/or co-payments and scheduling of diagnostic and follow-up appointments and answering phones. **Essential Job Functions:** + Greets patients as they arrive and manage appropriate standard wait times + Complete check-in and check-out tasks to include patient demographic verification, insurance verification, complete pre-authorizations and/or precertification of procedures, and copy required documents + Collects co-payments, co-insurance, and deductibles and issues receipts + Manages cashier box and daily deposits according to company policies + Processes walk-in patients and visitors + Periodic disinfection/cleaning of lobby area + Answers phones and schedules appointments + Answer telephone calls, re-direct calls as appropriate, assist callers with questions or concerns, and take messages as needed + Manages medical records (maintains, files/scans, prepares for schedule) + Ensures all correspondence is scanned and/or filed, processes requests for medical records release and maintains appropriate logs, etc. + Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public + Performs all other related duties as assigned The information listed above is not comprehensive of all duties/responsibilities performed. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. **Required Qualifications:** + High School Diploma / GED (or higher) + Beginner level of ability to communicate and provide customer service both in person and via phone + Beginner level of proficiency with general office procedures + Beginner level of proficiency with Microsoft applications **Preferred Qualifications:** + 1+ years of related work experience including data entry + ICD 10 and CPT coding experience + Prior experience with EMR computer applications + Working knowledge of medical terminology **Physical & Mental Requirements:** + Ability to lift up to 35 pounds + Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 35 pounds of force + Ability to stand for extended periods of time + Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery + Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing + Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving + Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluid 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. _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._ \#rpo, #red