Associate Patient Care Coordinator

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

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.

Location : 725 American Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188

Schedule : Monday – Friday with 8-hour shifts between 6 : 30 AM – 4 : 30 PM CST

Primary Responsibilities :

Greetings visitors and patients in person

Communicates by telephone or video conferencing, upholding excellent customer service

Handles confidential information appropriately by protecting and disclosing information to only those authorized

Prioritizes by assessing and analyzing information to identify immediate emergency needs

Demonstrates technical knowledge and competence in the departmental procedures and maintains current physician on – call schedules to ensure appropriate communication to ProHealth Care Physicians

Enters and updates patient demographic and financial information, ensuring the patient is fully registered as early in the process as possible

Obtains appropriate applications and forms, confirming signatures are on file. Photocopies / scans documents as needed

Provides patients with financial responsibility information and collects patient liabilities, documents amount in the appropriate fields, and balances the cash box daily

Works with partnering departments (Financial Counseling, Scheduling, Financial Clearance, and clinical areas) to ensure all aspects of the patient’s encounter are completed as needed

Provides wayfinding instructions and assists with hospital information as requested

Meets or exceeds audit accuracy standards. Works worklists and error reports timely, and proactively seeks assistance to resolve as needed

May perform other duties upon request

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.)

More information can be downloaded at : http : / / uhg.hr / uhgbenefits

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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 / GED (or higher)

1+ years of customer service experience in an office setting or professional work environment

Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Ability to work Monday – Friday with 8-hour shifts between 6 : 30 AM – 4 : 30 PM CST

Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications :

2+ years of customer service experience in a hospital setting

2+ years of scheduling experience in a clinical setting

Experience in a medical office or emergency department

Experience with electronic medical records system

Knowledge of medical terminology

• PLEASE NOTE
• The sign-on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.

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.

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