Associate Patient Care Coordinator

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Associate Patient Care Coordinator to join our team in Poughkeepsie, NY . Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

  As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

Optum has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented  Associate Patient Care Coordinator to join our team. Associate Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for the completion of set processes and protocols. Works cooperatively with all members of the care team to support the vision and mission of the organization, deliver excellent customer service and adhere to Lean processes. Supports the teams in meeting financial, clinical and service goals.

Schedule: 40-hour work week Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. May float to other offices as needed. The scheduled will be determined upon hire.

Location: 2507 South Rd, Fourth Floor, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner
• Verifies insurance information, address and phone number of the patient, registers new patients
• Arrives patients on the computer for scheduled appointment
• Follow the payment Security policy and procedures according to Optum Medical guidelines
• Answers incoming  and outgoing phone calls in a courteous and prompt manner; directs calls and takes messages, ability to make confirmation calls
• Ability to maintain a work queue list- complete any pending actions ie referrals, scheduling appointments
•   Schedules patients for future appointments
• Assists therapists with paperwork needed for pre-certification of therapy visits
• Confirms new patient appointments for the next day
• Performs clerical duties such as copying, faxing and filing
• Contact patient in case of no call\no show
• Ability to use an electronic health record (EPIC)
• Effectively executes time management by notifying the provider team of the patient's arrival, consistently reviewing the daily patient schedule, and notifying the team of any potential conflicts., which may include voicemails, emails, and online bookings.
• Helps ensure continuity of care and communication between Optum providers and other partners as appropriate.
• Completes clinic reports and administrative duties to ensure exceptional patient care.
•   Execute working knowledge of HIPAA privacy laws by protecting patient information. Maintain confidentiality of all patient and employee information.
• Opens or closes the clinic facility.
• Performs related work as required

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.)
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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 or GED
• 1+ years of computer proficiency experience (multitasking through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• 1+ years of customer service or healthcare experience
• Ability to travel 10% to other offices as needed for coverage

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience working in medical front office position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records
• Experience working with an electronic health record (EPIC)
• Knowledge of Medical terms
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Soft Skills:  

• Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability 
• Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers 
• Strong organizational and time management skills 
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines 
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others 

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 $16 - $29 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.

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