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Patient Care Coordinator (Float)

Patient Care Coordinator (Float)

OptumShrewsbury, MA, US
10 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Description

$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

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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.

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Optum is seeking a  Float Patient Service Specialist (Internal Medicine / Family Practice) to join our growing team. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally.

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Schedule (38.75 hours) :   Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8 : 30 am to 5 : 00pm or 8 : 00am to 4 : 30pm EST. The schedule will be determined upon hire by supervisor.

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Location : This role will require travel between the Shrewsbury, Southborough, Westborough, Framingham, and Milford Reliant Medical Group locations.

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Primary Responsibilities :

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  • Comfortable working in a float role which requires travel to multiple locations and the ability to adapt, multitask, and work independently

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  • Obtain accurate and updated patient information, such as name, address, insurance information
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  • Perform insurance verification on the date of service & obtain patient signatures for required documents
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  • Upload a valid Government issued state ID of patient and patient insurance cards
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  • File and maintain medical records
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  • Consistently correct registration work queue errors
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  • Confirm and schedule appointments
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  • Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously
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  • Perform referral documentation promptly
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  • Work daily in the claims edit work queue to correct registration errors for submission to insurance companies
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  • Perform 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
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  • Adhere to the standards identified via Sparq regarding Optum Employee Policies
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  • Work cohesively with fellow employees to achieve specific team goals
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  • Keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements
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  • Participate in planning, coordinating, and implementing care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team in accordance with the Plan of Care
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  • Assure the continuity of care through scheduling and tracking systems
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  • Provide effective communication to patient / family team members and other health care professionals as evidenced by documentation, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations
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  • Notify clinical staff of schedule changes as they occur
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  • Comply with administrative policies to ensure quality of care
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  • Demonstrate precision and efficiency in scanning documents and monitoring the fax server, retrieving and / or scanning documents and assigning to the appropriate electronic chart
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  • Participate in orientation (scheduling segment) of new field employees and distribute updates and changes as needed
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  • Organize and maintains medical records
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  • 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
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  • Complete new clinical competencies rolled out by the Educational Committee
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  • Performs other duties and assignments as required
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    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 :

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  • Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
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  • Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
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  • Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
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  • 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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  • Education Reimbursement
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  • Employee Discounts
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  • Employee Assistance Program
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  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
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  • Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
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  • More information can be downloaded at :
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    You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

    Required Qualifications :

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  • High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
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  • 1+ years of healthcare and / or front desk administrative experience
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  • Access to reliable transportation
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    Preferred Qualifications :

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  • 1+ years of experience working in a medical front office position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in / out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records
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  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment
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  • Intermediate level of computer proficiency including the use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and multiple web applications
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  • Knowledge of Epic EMR software
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  • Ability to work independently, adapt, & multitask
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  • Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
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  • Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
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  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
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  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
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  • Strong organizational and time management skills
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  • 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
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  • 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.
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    The salary range for this role is $16.88 to $33.22 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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    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.

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    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.

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    UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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