Patient Care Coordinator

Patient Care Coordinator 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 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. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Performs advanced Patient Care Coordinator duties with a high level of autonomy and competency. Serves as a key member of the department, delivering excellent customer service and supporting strong patient-clinician relationships. In addition to core responsibilities, handles administrative tasks for a busy clinical practice. Schedule: FT, 40 hours. Monday - Friday, will be working an 8-hr shift between the hours of 8am - 6pm. Location: 147 Milk St. Boston, MA (Post Office Square) Dept: Internal Medicine / Family Medicine Primary Responsibilities: Serve as a role model and mentor for support staff; assist with onboarding and training Manage complex scheduling tasks, including appointment booking, template adjustments, and patient outreach Ensure accurate data collection and reporting; handle follow-up activities and referral tracking Deliver exceptional customer service, resolving escalated issues and supporting patient satisfaction Oversee waiting room operations, verify patient information, and assist with check-in/check-out processes Complete and process forms, prior authorizations, prescription renewals, and other documentation Collaborate with supervisors on coverage and workflow; lead huddles as needed Participate in quality improvement initiatives and special projects What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include: Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Education Reimbursement Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.) Required Qualification: High School Diploma/GED (or higher) 1+ years of customer service or healthcare experience in a medical setting Intermediate level of computer proficiency Preferred Qualifications: Associate's Degree or higher in related field Proven solid technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, scheduling software and electronic medical records systems (Epic or equivalent) Proven solid problem solving and complex patient management skills 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $17.98 to $32.12 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 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