Patient Care Coordinator
1 day ago
LAKE SUCCESS
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 Allergy and Immunology has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Senior Patient Care Coordinator to join our team. The 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: Monday through Friday a 37.5-hour work week, between the hours of 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, at least two late nights per week. The schedule will be determined by the supervisor upon hire. Location: 1 Dakota Drive, Suite 312 Lake Success, NY 11042 Primary Responsibilities: • Greets patients, family members and guests with a friendly smile, • Obtain accurate and updated patient information, such as name, address, insurance information, • Perform insurance verification on the date of service, • Scheduling appointments and procedures in an organized and efficient manner, • Check in\out patients, • Perform referral documentation promptly, • Performs certain follow-up services for patients in a prompt and courteous manner, such as scheduling specialist appointments, scheduling follow-up appointments and obtaining copies lab results or specialist reports, • Work cohesively with fellow employees to achieve specific team goals, • Comfortable working in high pace environment, • Assists patients with signing in and completing registration, • Verifies insurance eligibility and benefit information; informs patients of insurance benefits, • Collects co-payments and patient balances, • Answers incoming phone calls in a courteous and prompt manner; directs calls and takes messages, • Comply with administrative policies to ensure quality of care, • 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 experience working in medical office position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records, • Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, etc.), • Epic experience, • Knowledge of insurance carriers and managed care plans, • Ability to work independently and as a team, 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 $17.74 to $31.63 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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