Per Diem Associate Patient Care Coordinator

$750 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

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Pewaukee Campus,  part of Optum,

has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Per Diem Associate Patient Care Coordinator to join our team.

The  Per Diem Associate 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.

Supports patient care delivery in.

This position covers the emergency department, admitting, switchboard, and information desk areas, in a variety of shifts.

This position is per diem. Employees are required to have flexibility to work 2 shifts per pay period, 1 weekend per calendar month, 2 holidays per year.

Locations :

Primarily at 725 American Ave Waukesha, WI 53188, with opportunity to cross train at the following : 240 Maple Ct, Mukwonago, WI 53149, 791 Summit Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Hours :   Hours are as needed must be open to working 1st, 2nd & 3rd shift

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

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

Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Products

Ability to work within 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift as needed, and minimum 1 weekend per month and 2 holidays per year

Ability to travel to other local sites as needed

Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in a medical office or hospital admitting / registration office

Experience with electronic medical records system

Knowledge of medical terminology

Soft Skills :

Strong communication and customer service skills both in person and via phone

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

Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability

Demonstrated ability to work well with others

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

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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