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The Data Intake Specialist is responsible for accurately entering, reviewing, and validating data in departmental processing systems, maintaining a 99%25 accuracy standard.

Primary Responsibilities:

• This role processes mail, including faxes, emails, written correspondence, and calls from Member Services, while requesting and adding necessary documents from members and providers. The Specialist also provides critical support to the Appeals & Grievances, Billing, Coordination of Benefits, and Enrollment teams by ensuring accurate data entry and seamless communication across these functions
• This position supports the provider dispute process by performing front-end data entry and administrative tasks, including entering disputes into the Epic system, conducting initial case assessments, and creating necessary documentation in the CRM system. The Specialist also reviews and analyzes departmental reports, escalating issues and trends to management as needed
• In addition, the Specialist identifies and implements workflow improvements, provides technical insights, and recommends future department strategies and system enhancements. They collaborate with internal and external departments, including Appeals & Grievances, Billing, Coordination of Benefits, and Enrollment teams, to optimize workflows and support system upgrades through testing and feedback

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 or equivalent
• 1+ years of healthcare industry or 3+ years customer service experience or 1+ years of quality assurance experience
• 3+ years of experience with various applications to include: Excel, Word, and Microsoft Edge

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in Claims
• 3+ years of experience ASO Products / Managed Care
• Experience with Medicare Guidelines
• Experience with EPIC CRM 
• Experience CMS MARx system

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 hourly pay for this role will range from $16.15 to $28.80 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 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.

OptumCare 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.