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Associate Patient Care Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)Optum • Latrobe, PA, US
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Associate Patient Care Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)

Associate Patient Care Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)

Optum • Latrobe, PA, US
16 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

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.

Responsible for providing patient-oriented service in a clinical or front office setting; performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties related to the delivery of patient care, including greeting and checking in patients, answering phones, collecting patient co-pays and insurance payments, processing paperwork, and performing other front office duties as required in a fast-paced, customer-oriented clinical environment.

This position is full time (40hours / week) with the need to be able to work 24 / 7. Employees are required to have flexibility to work on any of our schedules during this 24 / 7-time frame. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

Our offices are located at 100 Excela Health Drive, Latrobe, PA and include the other outpatient sites in Ligonier, Latrobe Square. And Blairsville. Also, with the ability to cover the ER as needed

We offer 3-4 weeks of paid training. Training consists of 20 buddy shifts as well as a training program with a training team on the computer that is about one weeklong. The hours of the training will be based on the schedule of the person you will be shadowing.

Primary Responsibilities :

Communicates directly with patients and / or families either in person or on the phone to complete the registration process by collecting patient demographics, health information, and verifying insurance eligibility / benefits

Utilizes computer systems to enter access or verify patient data in real - time ensuring accuracy and completeness of information

Gathers necessary clinical information and processes referrals, pre-certification, pre-determinations, and pre-authorizes according to insurance plan requirements

Verifies insurance coverage, benefits and creates price estimates, reverifications as needed

Collects patient co-pays as appropriate and conducts conversations with patients on their out-of-pocket financial obligations

Identifies outstanding balances from patient's previous visits and attempts to collect any amount due

Responsible for collecting data directly from patients and referring to provider offices to confirm and create scheduled appointments for patient services prior to hospital discharge

Responds to patient and caregivers' inquiries related to routine and sensitive topics always in a compassionate and respectful manner

Generates, reviews and analyzes patient data reports and follows up on issues and inconsistencies as necessary

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of specific registration requirements for all areas, including but not limited to : Main Admitting, OP Registration, ED Registration, Maternity, and Rehabilitation units

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 experience in a hospital, office setting, customer service setting or phone support role

Intermediate level of proficiency in typing skills

Ability to work a full-time schedule with any shift during a 24-hour, 7 day a week schedule (to include holidays)

Access to reliable transportation & valid US driver's license

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with Microsoft Office products

Experience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department, Physician office or any medical setting

Experience in insurance reimbursement and financial verification

Experience in requesting and processing financial payments

Working knowledge of medical terminology

Understanding of insurance policies and procedures

Ability to perform basic mathematics for financial payments

Soft Skills :

Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills

Physical and Work Environment :

Standing for long periods of time (10 to 12 hours) while using a workstation on wheels and phone / headset

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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