129 Best bilingual customer service Jobs in Garden City, New York (October 2025)

Optum

Front Desk Receptionist

20 hours ago

GREAT NECK

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Optum Pediatrics Great Neck, Northern Blvd. has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Front Desk Receptionist to join our team. The Front Desk Receptionist 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: A 37.5 work week Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8:00 am to 7:30pm Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm and rotating Saturdays from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. The schedule will be determined by the supervisor upon hire. Location: 107 Northern Blvd. Suite 201, Great Neck, NY 11021 Primary Responsibilities: • Greet customers into 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, • Confirms and schedule appointments, • Follow the payment Security policy and procedures according to Optum Medical guidelines, • Verify eligibility and authorization and flag appointment accordingly, • Perform referral documentation promptly, • Schedule appointments using approved scheduling guidelines, • Monitor daily reminder call logs; conduct outreach to patients requiring appointments; contact patients who, "no show," for follow up appointments for chronic conditions or preventive care, • Monitor administrative tasks in the EHR and respond timely, • Scan and index documents into the EHR; ensure that necessary documents, lab results, etc. are available in advance of patient visits, • Assist coworkers as needed to ensure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork, • Demonstrate respect for patients and Optum staff by presenting a friendly, courteous manner at all times and maintaining patient confidentiality, • Performs certain follow-up services for patients in a prompt and courteous manner, such as scheduling specialist appointments, • Adhere to the standards identified via Sparq regarding Optum Employee Policies, • Work cohesively with fellow employees to achieve specific team goals, • Comfortable working in a high pace environment, • Assure the continuity of care through scheduling and tracking systems, • Provide effective communication to patient / family team members and other health care professionals as evidenced by documentation, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations, • Comply with administrative policies to ensure quality of care, • All employees are expected to keep abreast of current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements, • 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 Qualifications: • High School Diploma/GED (or higher), • 1+ years of customer service or healthcare related experience, • 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 terminology, • Basic computer proficiency (multi-tasking through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word), • Ability to travel to other offices if needed for coverage, • 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 $16.00 to $27.69 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

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