Associate patient care coordinator
UnitedHealth Group
Job Description
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.The Associate Patient Care Coordinator functions as an integral member of the team and is the first point of contact for all people inquiring about the provider's practice. The primary role is to organize the practice's daily activities and paperwork. Associate Patient Care Coordinator Working Hours: This is up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Location4004 Colby Ave.
Everett, WA 98201Primary Responsibilities: Greet customers into the practice and provide instruction and/or direction as necessary both on the phone and in person Obtain accurate and updated patient information, such as name, address, insurance information Perform insurance verification on the date of service Obtain patient signatures for required documents Upload a valid Government issued state ID of patient and patient insurance cards Accurate and complete occupational medicine registration workflow Performs telephonic responsibilities to include confirming and schedule appointments, discussing patient questions to providers Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously Adhere to the standards identified via Sparq regarding Optum Employee Policies Work cohesively with fellow employees to achieve specific team goals Participate in planning, coordinating, and implementing care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team in accordance with the Plan of Care Assure the continuity of care through scheduling and tracking systems Provide accurate data in compliance with Performance Improvement tracking Comply with administrative policies to ensure quality of care Demonstrate precision and efficiency in scanning documents and monitoring the fax server, retrieving and / or scanning documents and assigning to the appropriate electronic chart All employees are expected to keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPPA and OSHA requirements Performs other duties as assigned
What are the reasons to consider working for United Health 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:Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: Soft Skills: At United Health 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.United Health 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.