Senior Customer Service Representative - National Remote

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.This position is full-time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.We offer 6 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours during training will be 8:00am - 4:30pm CST, Monday - Friday.You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:

Ensures quality customer service for internal and external customers

Handles all incoming phone calls and identifies/assess customers’ needs accurately and timely regarding potential third party liability

Solves problems systematically, using sound business judgment

Applies appropriate communication techniques when responding to customers

Recommends customer service strategies and related improvements/enhancements

Maintains timely, accurate documentation for all phone call interactions

Consistently meets established productivity, schedule adherence, and quality standards

Seeks involvement in continuous quality and process improvement initiatives when warranted

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

Must be 18 years of age OR older

1+ years of experience managing high volume customer communication via phone

Knowledgeable with computer skills including Microsoft Office programs such as Microsoft Word (creating and editing word documents) and Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar), and the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications

Ability to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm CST

Preferred Qualifications:

Call Center experience

Microsoft Excel (general spreadsheet navigation, data entry and sorting)

Telecommuting Requirements:

Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)

Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy

Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

Soft Skills:

Experience navigating a computer while on the phone

Ability to understand multiple products

Ability to remain focused and productive each day though tasks may be repetitive

Ability to trouble-shoot problems

Demonstrated ability in customer service problem resolution and relationship building

Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrates basic analytical skills

Willing to work and contribute in a team environment

Flexible to change

Responsive to management's requests and suggestions; takes direction

Develops goals for self and monitors progress

Seeks assistance as appropriate

Listens effectively

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter PolicyCalifornia, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C., Maryland Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $16.54 to $32.55 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.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.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment .#RPO