Billing Accounting Manager - Remote In Eden Prairie, Mn

If you are located within a commutable distance of 11000 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* (work from home) 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 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.

This Billing Account Manager role will help manage day to day Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) billing operations. This position will help ensure RCM processes are operating accurately / effectively and aid in continually improving our billing and operating controls. The role will collaborate with other Optum Rx operational areas working strategically to aid in achieving business and financial goals. Accountable for managing RCM billing activities and supporting GL team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Position will directly supervise the billing team.

This position is full-time. Employees are required to work any shift between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM including the flexibility to work occasional overtime, evenings, and weekends based on business need. Our office is located at 11000 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344.

We offer weeks of on-the-job training (timeframe will be based on candidate’s ability to acclimate to role). The hours of training will be aligned with your schedule.

• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Primary Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Responsible for medical / pharmaceutical and ancillary product billing
• Interacts with client management gathering support data to ensure invoice accuracy and also work through specific billing discrepancies
• Provides input to policies, systems, methods, and procedures for the effective management and control of the billing function
• Educates client management regarding the availability of receiving invoices and remitting payments through online applications
• Manages the preparation of invoices
• May also include quality assurance and audit of billing activities
• Manage day to day RCM billing production striving for operational excellence and improving our Net Promoter Scores
• Ensure RCM processes are operating effectively and continually improving our financial and operating controls
• Accountable for managing RCM financial activities and supporting GL team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Collaborate with Optum Rx operational areas working strategically to aid in achieving business and financial goals
• Improve staff productivity and help drive performance for the RCM business while leading a diverse and capable team of accountants
• Assist with data mining / reporting in billing data warehouse via online reporting tools, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access
• Develop, implement, and maintain processes and procedures for accurate and timely analysis of financial data, ensuring best practices
• Develop and maintain internal control structure and procedures for financial reporting
• Resolve high level financial reporting issues
• Manage the audit process and work with outside auditors regarding accounting and reporting issues
• Review the work of others, serve as a mentor / leader, and sought out as an expert on complex or critical issues
• Develop innovative approaches for continued improvement in efficiency and effectiveness
• Performs work in a self - directed manner and works with less structured, more complex issues
• Support various special projects as required

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of Accounting experience
• Intermediate level of proficiency with using Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to come into the office for special meetings and / OR events
• Ability to work any shift between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM including the flexibility to work occasional overtime, evenings, and weekends based on business need

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Prior RCM experience
• CPA OR prior public accounting experience
• Healthcare accounting experience
• Experience with Oracle, Noetix, ServiceNow, Power BI
• Open to working a Hybrid work model

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Reside within a commutable distance of 11000 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344
• 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

Soft Skills:

• Experience in large matrix organizations
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically
• Advanced analytical and information gathering skills; ability to evaluate and prioritize extensive detailed data while seeing big picture
• Prior experience with successfully managing multiple requests, assessing priorities, and achieving solutions under deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivated self - starter with exceptional time management and organization skills

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

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