Patient Support Center Representative 1062486 | Maryland Heights, Missouri | Remote

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Connecting. Growing together. With these values to guide us, our people are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we are honored to serve. Integrity Compassion Inclusion Relationships Innovation Performance Back to nav Patient Support Center Representative Requisition number: 1062486 Job category: Customer Services Primary location: Maryland Heights, Missouri Additional locations: Hartford, Connecticut | Tampa, Florida | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Dallas, Texas | Phoenix, Arizona Date posted: 08/04/2026 Overtime status: Non-exempt Travel: No Share this job Facebook X LinkedIn Email This position is Remote in Eastern, Central, and Mountain Time Zones. You will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This position is full time (40 hours / week), Monday-Friday Employees are required to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours 8:00am-5:00pm Pacific (Department is 24 / 7). It may be necessary, given the business need, to work year - round, occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays. We offer 5 weeks of paid on-the-job training. The hours of training will be 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST. Watch this video to understand the expectations of being a remote worker with UnitedHealthcare. Primary Responsibilities: Meet the performance goals established for the position in the areas of patient satisfaction, accuracy, quality, and attendance. Meet department standards to adherence metric. Adherence metric is evaluated daily. Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate Optum's commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care, and concern with every internal and external customer. Multi - task utilizing double monitors for data entry, phone etiquette, and use of resources while maintaining proper guidelines. Provides services to internal and external customers involving the exchange of complex and sensitive information while acting as patient advocate. Assists other Patient Support Center Representatives and Supervisors with daily paperwork load as needed to resolve and / or document patient issues. Recognizes financial, medical, and legal risks based on data collected during customer interactions and follows appropriate procedures. Utilizes Optum systems to resolve customer needs such as appointments, authorizations, claims, invoices, eligibility, benefits, appeals, TARs. Translates oral information into concise and accurate written documentation per guidelines. Assists new or potential members in the choice of PCP and supplies general information about medical group. Pages clinicians and assists Telehealth Nurses as necessary (e.g., arranging DME, transportation and HH). Data enters PCP changes into the system and processes paperwork as necessary. 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 OR equivalent experience Must be 18 years of age OR older 2+ years of experience with working in a customer service - based role Ability to demonstrate proficiency with using Microsoft suite and other systems to include navigating multiple chat channels within Microsoft Teams Ability to type at the speed of 40+ WPM Ability to work any of our full time (40 hours / week) Monday-Friday, 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours 8:00am-5:00pm Pacific, including the flexibility to work year - round, occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays based on business need Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of experience with working in a healthcare setting 1+ years of experience in a call center environment Experience with working in a virtual environment Experience in working with multiple computer screens while speaking to customer Bilingual Fluency in English and Spanish Telecommuting Requirements: Reside within Eastern, Central or Mountain Time Zones 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 (UHG requires a wired internet connection: cable, DSL or fiber internet service with Minimum speed standard of 25 Mb download/10-15 Mb upload. Wireless services such as satellite, hot spot, line of sight antenna cannot be used for telecommuting) *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Pay 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 salary for this role will range from $16 - $29 hourly based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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. 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 Apply Internal apply Bookmark job Back to nav Benefits Our mission of helping people live healthier lives extends to our team members. Learn more about our range of benefits designed to help you live well. Life Resources and support to focus on what matters most to you, in every facet of your life. Emotional Education, tools and resources to help you reduce and manage stress, build resilience and more. Physical Health plans and other coverage to support wellness for you and your loved ones. Financial Benefits for today and to help you plan for the future, including your retirement. Learn more Back to nav Previous slide Being able to connect with so many people that all have the same goal in giving the best care possible is something truly special. Brooke G. Senior Pharmacy Technician At Optum, I receive the support, resources, and flexibility that I want so that I can be the best doctor possible while also finding personal and professional satisfaction. Dr. Conan T. Regional Chief of Primary Care We’re applying artificial intelligence to build something that can help people in their most distressed moments. The problems you work on here have an impact on someone’s life. Achala S. Senior Director and AI Architect Being able to connect with so many people that all have the same goal in giving the best care possible is something truly special. Brooke G. Senior Pharmacy Technician At Optum, I receive the support, resources, and flexibility that I want so that I can be the best doctor possible while also finding personal and professional satisfaction. Dr. Conan T. Regional Chief of Primary Care We’re applying artificial intelligence to build something that can help people in their most distressed moments. The problems you work on here have an impact on someone’s life. Achala S. Senior Director and AI Architect Being able to connect with so many people that all have the same goal in giving the best care possible is something truly special. Brooke G. Senior Pharmacy Technician Next slide Go to slide 1 Go to slide 2 Go to slide 3 Back to nav We’re honored to be recognized for our exceptional work culture Back to nav Discover our family of businesses See how we’re structured to help build a modern, high-performing health system. Learn more Explore our hiring process Learn what to expect when you pursue an opportunity with us. 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