Surgical Coordinator

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region  (formerly  CareMount  Medical,  ProHEALTH  New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind  Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Lake Success Gastroenterology , part of Optum, has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented  Surgical Coordinator   to join our team. The Surgical 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.

Schedule :  This is a 37.5-hour work week, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 : 00 am to 6 : 00 pm, schedule to be determined by the hiring manager upon hire.

Location :   2800 Marcus Ave. Suite 201 Lake Success, New York, 11042

Primary Responsibilities :

• Obtain accurate and updated patient information, such as name, address, insurance information and referral documentation
• Perform insurance verification on the date of service
• Obtain patient signatures for required documents
• File, fax and maintain medical records
• Checks in and checks out patients throughout the multi-specialty suite
• Confirms and schedules of appointments
• Ensuring all cases are scheduled in a timely manner in accordance with the Physician directions
• Verify eligibility and obtain authorization from insurance companies
• Ability to discuss with patients and caregiver questions, instructions, facility, medical clearance, dates for procedures
• Contact the patient to confirm procedure and go over pre-op instructions. Explain to the patient the dos and don'ts before and after the procedure
• Planning and building the procedure schedules, and confirming the patients on the schedules
• Collect copays and unpaid balances
• Answering incoming and outgoing telephone calls promptly and courteously
• Performs certain follow-up services for patients in a prompt and courteous manner, such as scheduling specialist appointments, scheduling follow-up appointments and obtaining copies of lab results or specialist reports
• Ability to assist with prior authorizations
• Adhere to the standards identified via Sparq regarding Optum Employee Policies
• Work cohesively with fellow employees to achieve specific team goals
• Keep abreast of current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements
• Comfortable working in high pace environment
• Participate in planning, coordinating, and implementing care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team in accordance with the Plan of Care
• Assure the continuity of care through scheduling and tracking systems
• Provide effective communication to patient / family team members and other health care professionals as evidenced by documentation, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations
• Comply with administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Demonstrate precision and efficiency in scanning documents and monitoring the fax server, retrieving and / or scanning documents and assigning to the appropriate electronic chart
• Ability to cover other offices as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

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 :

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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

Soft Skills :

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.

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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