Medical Receptionist - Wallingford, CT Job at Optum, Wallingford, CT

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  • Optum
  • Wallingford, CT

Job Description

Explore opportunities with Optum, in strategic partnership with ProHealth Care. ProHealth Care is proud to be a leader in health care services, serving Waukesha County and the surrounding areas for more than a century. Explore opportunities across the full spectrum of care as you help us improve the well-being of the community with your skills, compassion and innovation. Be part of a collaborative environment that strives for excellence, nurtures respect and ensures high-quality care delivery to our patients. Join us in making an impact as an Optum Team Member supporting Pro Health Care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. ProHealth Physicians, Wallingford Family Practice, has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detail oriented Medical Receptionist to join our team. The position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday – Friday 8:45 am – 5:15 pm. May be asked to float to local practices in the region for coverage. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:45-5:15, rotating Mondays until 9: 30 AM to 6 PM Location: 950 YALE AVE-Unit 35-38, Wallingford, CT 06492 Primary Responsibilities: Greet patients and conduct check-in process: Collect or verify demographic information, including key demographic fields Load or update insurance information as needed Verify eligibility and flag appointment accordingly Scan insurance card(s) Collect co-payments and outstanding balances Post payments received in practice management system and provide system-generated receipts Acknowledge patients in PM Schedule appointments using approved scheduling guidelines Use call processing and other applicable functionality in the EHR to take messages and communicate with clinicians Monitor daily reminder call logs; conduct outreach to patients requiring appointments; contact patients who, “no show,” for follow up appointments for chronic conditions or preventive care Monitor administrative tasks in the EHR and respond timely Scan and index documents into the EHR; ensure that necessary documents, lab results, etc. are available in advance of patient visits Close payment batch(es) at the end of each shift, assemble, and balance batch(es) according to ProHealth cash control procedures Assist coworkers as needed to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork Demonstrate respect for patients and ProHealth staff by presenting a friendly, courteous manner at all times and maintaining patient confidentiality Perform other duties as assigned 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 receptionist experience Beginner level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a receptionist in a healthcare setting Experience working with an electronic health record Bilingual Spanish and English Connecticut Residents Only: The hourly range for Connecticut residents is $16.00 to $28.27 per hour. 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. 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 --s-p-m1-- By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Monster to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs. See United Healthcare Privacy Policy at and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at and Terms of Use at

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