Associate Patient Care Coordinator

Patient Access RepresentativeOptum 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.The Patient Access Representative are responsible for providing patient-oriented service in a clinical or front office setting; performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties related to the delivery of patient care, including greeting, and checking in patients, answering phones, collecting patient co-pays and insurance payments, processing paperwork, and performing other front office duties as required in a fast-paced, customer-oriented clinical environment.Hours: Thursday, 4:00PM-10:00PM, Friday - Sunday, 10:00AM-10:00PMLocation: Our office is located at 51 st Ave and Bell Rd., Glendale, AZWe offer 4 weeks of paid training. The hours during training will be 8am to 4:30pm or 7am to 3:30pm, Monday - Friday. There will also be a shadowing/on the job training element that will require you to work the same schedule as the trainer during that portion of the training.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 / benefitsUtilizes computer systems to enter access or verify patient data in real - time ensuring accuracy and completeness of informationGathers necessary clinical information and processes referrals, pre-certification, pre-determinations, and pre-authorizes according to insurance plan requirementsVerifies insurance coverage, benefits and creates price estimates, reverifications as neededCollects patient co-pays as appropriate and conducts conversations with patients on their out-of-pocket financial obligationsIdentifies outstanding balances from patient's previous visits and attempts to collect any amount dueResponsible for collecting data directly from patients and referring to provider offices to confirm and create scheduled appointments for patient services prior to hospital dischargeResponds to patient and caregivers' inquiries related to routine and sensitive topics always in a compassionate and respectful mannerGenerates, reviews, and analyzes patient data reports and follows up on issues and inconsistencies as necessaryBenefits:Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid HolidaysMedical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving accountDental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase PlanEducation ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)Required Qualifications:High School Diploma/GED1+ years of customer service experience in a hospital, office setting, customer service setting, or phone support roleAbility to work on the role's schedule of Thursday, 4:00PM-10:00PM, Friday - Sunday, 10:00AM-10:00PMAbility to work a flexible 1st shift schedule during the initial training periodMust be 18 years of age OR olderPreferred Qualifications:Experience with Microsoft Office productsExperience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department, Physician office or any medical settingExperience in insurance reimbursement and financial verificationExperience in requesting and processing financial paymentsWorking knowledge of medical terminologyUnderstanding of insurance policies and proceduresAbility to perform basic mathematics for financial paymentsSoft Skills:Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skillsDependable, able to work independentlyPhysical Demands:Standing for long periods of time (10 to 12 hours) while using a workstation on wheels and phone/headset**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.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). 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 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 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.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.