? Only 24h Left: Patient Registration Representative - Bangor, ME
Company: Optum
Location: Bangor
Posted on: July 9, 2025
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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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