Job Description
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.Challenge can often be its own reward. But why settle for just being challenged when you can also be nurtured, mentored and supported as you make an impact in a fast-paced career? At UnitedHealthcare, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, you can have all of the above, everyday. Now, you can take advantage of some of the best training and tools in the world to help serve our existing and new customers.As a Senior Customer Service Representative, you'll provide our members with the information they need to make better decisions about their health, helping them get access to the right care the first time. Every day, you'll provide compassionate and empathetic support to 50 to 70 callers providing guidance, support, and resolution for escalated issues. This is no small opportunity. This is where you can bring your compassion for others while building your career.This position is full-time. Employees are required to work during our normal business hours of 11:00am - 8:00pm EST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.We offer 2-3 weeks of paid training. The hours of training will be discussed on your first day of employment or will be 9:00am - 5:00pm EST, Monday - Friday. Training will be conducted virtually from your home.
Responsibilities + Skills
2+ years of outbound call center experience handling 125+ calls per day2+ years of experience working in metric driven environment1+ years of customer service experience OR experience in a medical office, health care, call-center or office setting analyzing and solving customer problemsProficient in translating health care-related jargon and complex processes into simple, step-by-step instructions customers can understand and act upon
Education
High School Diploma / GED OR equivalent work experienceMust be 18 years of age OR older
Experience