Patient Care Coordinator - MOHS Surgery - Kelsey Seybold Clinic : Memorial Villages

Job ID : 2321771

Job Type : Full-time

Location : Houston, TX 77001

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic,

part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities :

Under the general direction of the Clinic Administrator, administrative supervisor and nurse supervisor, the Patient Care Coordinator performs both varied clerical and clinical roles to support physician(s) practice and patients. Administrative duties include scheduling surgical cases, scheduling office visits, verifying insurance benefits and interpreting medical plan benefits to maximize collections. Other administrative duties include secretarial support for physician(s). Clinical duties include supportive patient care functions for an assigned clinical area (under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse), ensuring the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards. Some duties may be delegated to the Patient Care coordinator by the physician or RN.

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 :

High School diploma or GED

Those hired into this position must complete the review / skill validation program within 180 days of hire

2+ years of insurance medical business administration experience

2+ years of previous KSC experience or 2+ years of secretarial experience

1+ years of direct face-to-face customer service experience

6+ months of experience as a Medical Assistant

PC experience

Computer experience

CPT / ICD coding, Medical terminology

Typing skills 40 WPM with 10 or fewer errors and basic math ability

Alpha / Num Forms Entry

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Basic Medical & Nursing terminology

Ability to use equipment and related supplies for selected patient population

Preferred Qualifications :

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program, Associate or bachelor's degree

Successfully completed externship at Kelsey-Seybold

Certified or Registered as a Medical Assistant

Those hired from Externship must obtain certification within 1 year of employment

Billing / claims experience

Ambulatory Care experience

EPIC experience

Typing skills 55 WPM with 5 or fewer errors. 10-key by touch

Ability to speak / understand Spanish

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 $17.74 to $31.63 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.

OptumCare 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.

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

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