Job Details2024-05-20T13:50:10+00:00

Senior Administrative Clerk

Requisition Number: 2300133
Job Category: Admin Support Services
Primary Location: Las Vegas, NV

Doctor consulting nurse at nurse station.

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This position is Onsite. Our office is located at 2716 N TENAYA WAY, Las Vegas, NV017

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.   

A Senior Clerk prints all paper HCFA and UB04 claims. Sort and distribute all incoming department mail bins. E-file all clinical batches and scan department documents as instructed. Prepare patient correspondence and return mail for processing. Scan and upload attorney balance requests and bankruptcies. May adapt procedures, processes, and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of the position.

This position is full-time, Monday – Thursday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 10-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00 am – 5:30 pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

We offer 3-6 weeks of training. The hours of training will be aligned with your schedule.

  

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Print HCFA and UB04 claim forms daily- attaching needed documents and prepare for mail delivery
  • Receive and sort all incoming departmental mail bins and distribute the mail accordingly
  • Sort and prepare all incoming clinical batches and electronically file in proper clinic location folder
  • Processes attorney requests, bankruptcy notices, and deceased patient file updates
  • Copy and scan all returned patient mail for processing
  • Scan and electronically deposit incoming mail checks
  • Provide portal access to the RCM team

  

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 equivalent work experience
  • Must be 18 years of age OR older
  • 1+ years of clerical support and basic office skills in a high-volume setting
  • Basic computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to operate a copier machine and scanner
  • Ability to type at least 40 wpm (words per minute) and 10 key proficient
  • Basic computer skills
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Time management skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work any of our 10-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00 am – 5:30 pm from Monday – Thursday including the flexibility to work occasional overtime based on business need

  

Preferred Qualifications:

  • EPIC Experience
  • CPT and ICD-10 coding

   

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 – $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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Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2300133

Business Segment Optum Health Services

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel No

Country: US

Overtime Status Non-exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position No

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