Department Assistant Receptionist

Healthcare ReceptionistOptum 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.Energize your career with one of Healthcare's fastest growing companies.This opportunity is with one of our most exciting business areas: Optum - a growing part of our family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group a Fortune 5 leader.This position is full time (40 hours / week), Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.This will be on the job training and the hours during training will be 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday.Primary Responsibilities:Answer all calls as promptly as possible with the most professional, courteous and prompt service mannerThe Scan queue is monitored and checked for documents Reception is responsible for attaching to patient chartsEnsure accuracy in what is attached to patient chartsThe Fax queue is monitored and checked for documents Reception is responsible for attaching or re-routing to the correct departmentOrdering supplies for all of the office and field staffMaintain office phone list of all office staff and distribute as necessaryCoordinate repair of office damage, or other needs, with the property managementCoordinate and maintain the schedule for both conference roomsOrder meals for conference attendees as neededUse appropriate language and etiquette on jabber and in emailsStamp all envelopes and deliver to mail drop daily as neededAnswer the door for guests, ensure they sign into the visitor's log and provide them with a visitor's badgeKeep licenses on the wall up to date as necessaryEnsure keys to medical record room are kept safe and always returned to front deskDo projects as assigned by leadershipContact sales, or MD Offices, when appropriate for obtaining clinicals for re-authorizationsAssist Intake with watching referral source portals as neededSplit up referral packets and appropriately name them in patient charts when Intake needs assistanceWork on duties as assigned by Director of OperationsYou'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 experienceMust be 18 years of age OR olderBasic computer skillsReside within 30 miles from the office located at 485 North Juniper Drive, Suite 2, Chandler, AZ 85226Availability to work a set 8 hour shift between the hours of 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday, including the flexibility to work possible overtime either before, after, or on a different day from the regular schedulePreferred Qualifications:6+ months of previous receptionist, clerk, and / or administrative experience including experience with multiple phone lines, heavy inbound call volume, Fax, email, data entry, as well as sorting and distribution of mailHealthcare experience with a focus on administrative tasksAdobe experience - ability to break down a large document into smaller pieces and save it into another folderBilingual fluency in English and SpanishSoft Skills:Ability to multitask and work independently while being a team playerPunctual and can communicate well with all levels of employees as well as clients and customersAbility to deescalate callers if neededPhysical and Work Environment:Extended periods of sitting at a computer and use of hands / fingers across keyboard or mouseSpeaking and listening while using a headset (optional)Business office environment with moderate noise level due to representatives talking, using computers, printing and other floor activityPay 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 - $29 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 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.UnitedHealth Group 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.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.