Pharmacy Customer Service Representative - Overland Park, KS - Full-time / Part-time

Doing your best.  That's what we want you to do in this role.  Even if you don't have experience, we provide the training and support for you to start your career as a Pharmacy Customer Services Representative. Apply today - training classes start soon!If you share our all-in approach to people and service, excellence, you’re going to be amazed at the things we’re doing here at OptumRx. We’re one of the largest and most innovative pharmacy benefits managers in the US, serving more than 12 million people nationwide. As a member of one of our customer service pharmacy teams, you’ll be empowered to be your best and do whatever it takes to help each customer. You’ll find unrivaled support and training as well as a wealth of growth and development opportunities driven by your performance and limited only by your imagination. Join us. There’s no better place to help people live healthier lives while doing your life’s best work.SMAs a Pharmacy Customer Service Representative, we’ll empower you to deliver resolutions on simple to complex pharmacy care related concerns. Every day, you’ll deliver an exceptional experience to between 50 to 70 callers, in a compassionate manner - always remembering that there is a real person on the other end of the phone who is looking for help, guidance, and support. Every phone call gives you that opportunity to improve the lives of our customers and exceed their expectations. That is right; at OptumRX you will be a part of an elite team as you grow and develop at a pace that energizes your career and makes the most of your promise.This position is full-time (40 hours/week). Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8 hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of (24 hours per day, 7 days per week). It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends. Our office is located at 6860 W 115th St, Overland Park, KS 66211. To learn even more about this position, hear from our other Pharmacy Customer Service Representatives. Click here to watch a short video: http://uhg.hr/pharmCSRvideoPrimary Responsibilities:Answer incoming calls from our customers on issues related to benefit eligibility questions and prescription status inquiriesHelp guide and educate customers on their prescription benefits, use of plan, formulary, premiums and status of orders, and claims or inquiriesAsk appropriate questions and listen actively to identify any questions or issues while documenting required information in computer systemsIdentify issues and communicate solutions and steps to  customers, pharmacies, and  physicians with prescription orders and reordersEscalate drug related calls as appropriate to licensed pharmacist for resolutionCoordinate internal resolution of claims exceptions and other issues to include determining appropriateness of overriding pharmacy claims edits and error messagesMake outbound calls to customers on prescriptions withhold orders and payment issueMay also assist with entering new prescription orders into systemMeet the performance goals established for the position in the areas of: efficiency, call quality, customer satisfaction, first call resolution and attendance 

Required Qualifications:Prefer 1 year experience in an office setting,  call center setting or phone support  role  but not requiredAn education level of at least a high school diploma or GED OR 10 years of equivalent working experienceFamiliarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer system applicationsAbility to remain focused and productive each day though tasks may be repetitiveAbility to multi-task duties as well as the ability to understand multiple products and multiple levels of benefits within each productAbility to work regularly scheduled shifts within our hours of operation including the training period, where lunches and breaks are scheduled, with the flexibility to adjust daily schedule, and work over-time and/or weekends, as neededAll new hires will be required to successful complete Customer Service training classes and demonstrate proficiency of the material There are several steps in our hiring process - it’s a thorough process because we want to ensure the best job and culture fit for you and for us. In today’s ultra-competitive job market, the importance of putting your best foot forward is more important than ever. And you can start by completing all required sections of your application. (i.e. profile, history, certifications and application/job questions). Once you submit your resume, you’ll receive an email with next steps. This may include a link for an on-line pre-screening test(s) (or what we call an assessment) that we ask you to complete as part of our selection process.  You may also be asked to complete a digital video interview, but we will offer full instructions and tips to help you. After you have completed all of these steps, you can check on the status of your application at any time, but you will also be notified via e-mail. http://uhg.hr/OurApplicationProcessUnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow. Already Fortune 14, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.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.Keywords:  UnitedHealth Group, OptumRX, training class, customer service representative, customer service, CSR, Pharmacy, PBM, Pharmacy Benefit Management, inbound calls, Call Center