Collections Representative,
About the Role
This position is full-time on-site at our office located at 115 W Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI 54401. As part of UMR, UnitedHealthcare's third-party administrator (TPA) solution, you'll contribute to providing consumer-oriented health benefit plans to millions of people, aiming to create higher quality care, lower costs, and greater access to healthcare. This role is fast-paced, requiring focus and multitasking abilities, and offers opportunities for career development and advancement.
Responsibilities
- Perform research on various computer systems and document customer information regarding current status, payment expectations, notes of conversations, and other relevant information.
- Use mail, email, and phones to contact customers to discuss, negotiate payment, and resolve outstanding medical bill accounts and balances.
- Obtain agreement on potential balance payoff and/or payment terms within stated levels of authority and guideline limits.
- Prepare and submit reports to internal management on the status of outstanding medical bills and proposed/planned payment settlement details.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED OR equivalent work experience.
- Must be 18 years of age OR older.
- 1+ years of experience in an office, administrative, clerical, OR customer service environment using phones and computers as the primary job tools.
- Experience with Microsoft Word (creating & editing documents) and Excel (creating spreadsheets).
- Must reside within a commutable distance to the office located at 115 W Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI 54401.
- Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week) with flexibility to work any 8-hour shift during normal business hours of 7:00 am - 5:00 pm CST, including occasional overtime as needed.
Qualifications
- Preferred: Experience working in a healthcare environment.
Pay
The hourly pay for this role ranges from $18 - $32 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).