? Only 24h Left: Patient Registration Representative - Bangor, ME

Company: Optum
Location: Bangor
Posted on: July 9, 2025

Job Description:

$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS Opportunities at Northern Light Health, in strategic partnership with Optum. Whether you are looking for a role in a clinical setting or supporting those who provide care, we have opportunities for you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. As a statewide health care system in Maine, we work to personalize and streamline health care for our communities. If the place for you is at a large medical center, a rural community practice or home care, you will find it here. Join our compassionate culture, enjoy meaningful benefits and discover the meaning behind: Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As a Registration Representative / Patient Access, we are often the first point of contact for our patients and their families. As such we value representing an important first impression. Our professionalism, expertise and dedication help ensure that our patients receive the quality of care they need. We are diligent in obtaining complete and accurate insurance and demographic information in a timely manner, this enables us to provide high quality, compassionate health care service to all who need them, regardless of their ability to pay. This position is full - time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work any shift between the hours of 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM EST including the flexibility to work occasional overtime and weekends based on business need. Our office is located at 268 Stillwater Ave. Bangor, ME. We offer 4 weeks of paid training. The hours of training will be aligned with your schedule. Primary Responsibilities: - Communicates directly with patients and / or families either in person or on the phone to complete the registration process by collecting patient demographics, health information, and verifying insurance eligibility / benefits for inpatient and outpatient services - Responds to patient and caregivers’ inquiries related to routine and sensitive topics always in a compassionate and respectful manner - Utilizes computer systems to enter access or verify patient data in real - time ensuring accuracy and completeness of information - Determine and Collect copay 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 higher) - 6 months of experience in an office setting, customer service setting (over the phone or face to face), phone support role, or call center environment - Intermediate level of proficiency with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications - Ability to work full - time, Monday - Friday from 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM EST - Ability to work occasional overtime between the hours of 6:00am – 8:00pm, Monday - Friday - Must be 18 years of age or older - Flu vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate Flu vaccination doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Preferred Qualifications: - 1 years of Registration experience in a hospital or medical setting - Understanding of medical terminology - Working knowledge of insurance policies and procedures and patient care settings Physical Requirements: - Ability to stand, walk & sit for extended periods of time 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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