Job Description
Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. If you reside in Texas, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities - Scheduling appointments in a prompt and courteous manner utilizing a PC
- Confirming appointments and handling cancellations in a timely, efficient and courteous manner
- Problem solving for patients utilizing identified resources
- Providing comprehensive service to facilitate a resolution for any caller request
- Acquiring and maintaining computer skills to effectively utilize applicable software
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 or GED from an accredited program
- 1+ years of experience in a high-volume contact center OR 1+ years of customer service experience
- Proven excellent customer service and telephone etiquette skills
- Proven critical thinking skills
- Ability to fluently speak, write and understand the English and language
Preferred Qualifications - 2+ years of contact center or customer service experience with PC experience and knowledge of MS Word and Excel
- Insurance knowledge of HMOs, PPOs, POS EPOs and indemnity plans
- Proven ability to exercise good judgment in a high-volume contact center while maintaining a professional attitude
- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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 $16.00 to $27.69 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. OptumCare 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. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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