Hospital Bill Audit -HBA- Eligibility and Research Associate - Remote in Mainland USA

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.

The HBA Eligibility and Research Associate position is a member of the Post-Pay Eligibility & Research group within the Hospital Bill Audit (HBA) team and supports our auditors and audit process. The primary responsibility of the role is the perform pre-audit and post-audit analysis and research of claims and client contract information to determine eligibility of client claims for HBA audits and overpayment calculations.

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 8:00am - 5:00pm.

We offer 4 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be aligned with your schedule.

If you are located within Mainland USA, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilize payer claim systems, where applicable, to review and analyze claims to verify eligibility for HBA audit including determination and updating of the payment methodology, exclusions, and non-covered charges in Optum systems
• Utilize payer claim systems to review contracts between clients and providers to identify contractual rates and guidelines to determine payment accuracy
• Determine overpayment calculation and refund due from provider
• Document outcome of payment analysis and research in appropriate Optum and client payer systems approve or reject claims for audit based on analysis/research
• Complete annual client compliance training and maintain access to client systems
• Research and respond to operational inquiries
• Provide feedback on ineligible claims where needed
• Other duties as assigned

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 experience in medical claims processing/billing/collections and /or contract analysis
• Understanding of payment methodology and the ability to calculate correct payment amounts for claims including, but not limited to percent of charge, stop loss, DRG, per diem, case rate
• Understanding of relevant privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA)
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office suite; Microsoft Word (ability to create, copy, edit, save, and send documents), Microsoft Excel (ability to create, copy, edit, save, and send spreadsheets) and Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar management)
• Ability to work 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 8:00am - 5:00pm

Telecommuting Requirements:

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

Soft Skills:

• Attention to detail, organizational, problem solving and time management skills with flexibility to adjust to changing priorities
• Math skills; proficiency in the ability to apply proper payment methodologies and calculate payments
• Effective oral and written communication skills plus the ability to develop effective relationships with our internal and external customers
• Must be self-directed and able to prioritize own work; work with Specialists for more complex inquiries.
• Confidence in ability to make decisions and support those decisions; work with senior team members on more complex evaluations
• Ability to learn to interpret client-provider contracts and extract necessary information to support the audit process
• Ability to learn and apply applicable federal, state, and local compliance regulations

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

The hourly range for this role is $16.88 to $33.22 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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

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