Associate Patient Care Coordinator

Patient Access Representative Associate

Opportunities at Northern Light Health, in strategic partnership with Optum. Whether you are looking for a role in a clinical setting or supporting those who provide care, we have opportunities for you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. As a statewide health care system in Maine, we work to personalize and streamline health care for our communities. If the place for you is at a large medical center, a rural community practice or home care, you will find it here. Join our compassionate culture, enjoy meaningful benefits and discover the meaning behind : Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Patient Access Representative Associates are often the first point of contact upon patient arrival and are required to have excellent customer service skills. This position will input patient information received in person or over the phone, to update the hospital system for patient demographic, insurance, financial obligation, or appointment related data for a variety of practice and hospital services.

Location

Our office is located at Sebasticook Valley Hospital, 447 N Main St, Pittsfield, Maine 04967.

Primary Responsibilities :

Greets visitors and patients in person, or communicates by telephone or video conferencing, upholding excellent customer service

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

Coordinates patient admission needs, bed assignments, and tracking boards where applicable

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

Maintains a safe environment complying with NLH policies and procedures; reports directly address environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and / or protocol when involved or observed

May perform other duties upon request

Required Qualifications :

High School Diploma / GED (or higher)

6+ months of experience in an office setting, customer service setting (over the phone or face to face), phone support role or call center environment

Intermediate level of proficiency with Google & Microsoft Office products

Ability to work 40 hours per week, within 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift depending on business need

Influenza vaccination for the current flu season (typically August-May) or commitment to receive the influenza vaccination when available for the upcoming flu season

Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications :

Understanding of medical terminology

1+ years of registration experience in a hospital or medical setting

Working knowledge of insurance policies and procedures and patient care settings

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.