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Optum, a UnitedHealth Group Company, is seeking a detail-oriented Patient Care Coordinator to support patients through the financial clearance process before scheduled services. You will verify insurance coverage, secure authorizations, explain financial responsibilities, and document all required information.
Onsite in Alabang, night shift (US hours) with diverse healthcare support responsibilities. The role suits professionals with experience in healthcare customer service, revenue cycle
Patient Care Coordinator
Location: 12th Flr. Vector 3 bldg. Northgate Cyberzone Alabang Muntinlupa
Schedule: Night Shift (US Hours)
We are looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Patient Care Coordinator to support patients throughout the financial clearance process before scheduled healthcare services. In this role, you will work closely with patients, insurance providers, and healthcare teams to verify insurance coverage, secure authorizations, explain financial responsibilities, and ensure all required information is accurately documented.
This position is ideal for professionals with experience in healthcare customer service, revenue cycle operations, insurance verification, patient registration, collections, or related healthcare support functions.
Verify patient insurance eligibility, benefits, and coverage information.
Obtain and validate required authorizations, referrals, and pre-certifications.
Review medical necessity requirements and process applicable documentation when needed.
Calculate and communicate estimated patient financial responsibility, including out-of-pocket costs.
Contact patients to verify demographic, insurance, and financial information.
Educate patients regarding insurance benefits, billing processes, payment options, and financial assistance programs.
Collect payments and assist patients with payment arrangements when appropriate.
Complete Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) requirements and related documentation.
Maintain accurate and complete patient records in accordance with organizational standards.
Follow healthcare compliance requirements, privacy regulations, and data security protocols.
Escalate accounts that do not meet financial clearance requirements.
Deliver exceptional customer service while addressing patient inquiries and concerns.
At least a high school graduate or senior high school graduate
At least 1 year of experience in any of the following:
Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)
Customer service in healthcare BPO operations
Insurance verification or authorization
Patient registration or patient access
Medical billing or collections
Health insurance services
Healthcare payment collections in a voice-based environment
Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
Knowledge of U.S. healthcare insurance plans, benefits, eligibility, and coverage verification.
Understanding of medical terminology, ICD-10, and CPT codes.
Experience with payment processing and financial counseling.
Familiarity with charity care and patient financial assistance programs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Must be willing to work onsite in Alabang.
Market Competitive Pay Levels
Retirement Plan
Medical Plan (HMO) from Day 1 of employment
Dental, Medical, and Optical Reimbursements
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time-Off Benefits
Sick Leave Conversion
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual Performance Based Merit Increases
Employee Recognition
Training and Staff Development
Employee Referral Program
Employee Volunteerism Opportunity
All Mandatory Statutory Benefits
Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare.
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