? Only 24h Left: Per Diem Patient Services Representative Associate - Saint Paul, MN

Location: Burnsville
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

$750 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS Opportunities at Optum, in strategic partnership with Allina Health. As an Optum employee, you will provide support to the Allina Health account. 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. Location: 333 Smith Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102 As a Patient Services Representative, your work will directly contribute to improving health outcomes for those who need it most. You will be the first point of contact for patients, offering them not only the critical logistical support needed to navigate their care but also a compassionate, welcoming presence during what can often be a stressful time. In this role, you can make a lasting impact on individuals and families in your community, helping them access and navigate the health services they deserve. Primary Responsibilities - Greets and welcomes patients in person, providing a friendly and supportive first impression while directing them to their appointments and procedures - Collects and verifies demographic, insurance, and benefits information, interpreting results and obtaining necessary signatures - Checks in and interviews patients to complete required paperwork, including financial assistance applications and requests for information forms - Obtains and explains cost information to patients, collects co-pays and deductibles, and counsels patients on available financial assistance programs - Addresses and resolves claim issues or registration errors while documenting any issues and resolutions in the electronic medical record - Uses resources, tools, and procedures to complete registration for accounts and assigned work queues - Provides customer service for inbound and outbound telephone calls, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of patient inquiries - Assists in scheduling add-on appointments as needed - May mentor other staff, provide technical or functional direction, and gather medical record information as needed - Other duties as assigned, supporting the dynamic needs of the healthcare environment with flexibility and a commitment to patient care 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: - 6 months of customer service experience - Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products - Ability to work standard daytime hours, Mon-Fri for the first 3 weeks after hire in alignment with the training schedule - Ability to work on a Per Diem basis, at least 1 shift per week starting at 6:30am, 7:00am & 9:00am (depending on business need) - Must be 18 years of age or older Preferred Qualifications: - Revenue Cycle experience - General office experience - Epic experience Physical Demands - Consistent walking, standing, bending, turning, etc. - Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, up to 2-5 lbs. frequently PLEASE NOTE The sign-on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus. The salary range for this role is $16.00 to $28.85 per hour based on full-time employment. 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. 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. 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. RPO RED

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