Associate Patient Care Coordinator

Optum; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Benefits package

Job summary

Northern Light Health, in strategic partnership with Optum, seeks a Patient Access role focused on pre-registration and patient information accuracy. This position supports patients, providers, and departments to ensure smooth visits.

3–6 weeks of paid onsite training with a schedule that may transition to work from home later. Weekly hours span mornings and weekends as required, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED.
• 6+ months of experience in an office or customer service setting (phone or in person).
• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work varied shifts including Tue/Wed mornings and Sat morning.
• Training onsite before transitioning to work from home.
• Influenza vaccination or commitment to vaccinate.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to patients, providers, and departments in person or by phone.
• Collect and verify patient demographics and insurance information.
• Coordinate with other departments to address patient questions or needs.
• Collect copays or patient liabilities prior to service.
• Monitor department metrics and ensure productivity and audit goals are met.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Phone support

Windows PC

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Windows PC applications

Job description

Opportunities at Northern Light Health, in strategic partnership with Optum. Whether you are looking for a role in a clinical setting or supporting those who provide care, we have opportunities for you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. As a statewide health care system in Maine, we work to personalize and streamline health care for our communities. If the place for you is at a large medical center, a rural community practice or home care, you will find it here. Join our compassionate culture, enjoy meaningful benefits, and discover the meaning behind: Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Often serving as the first point of contact for patients in preparation of upcoming appointments, this position requires excellent customer service and attention to detail. This position is responsible for the accurate and efficient pre-registration of patients by updating patient demographic and insurance information, in advance of the date of service.

Location: 489 State Street, Bangor, ME 04401

We offer 3‑6 weeks of paid training. The hours during training will be 8:30am to 5:00pm EST, Monday - Friday. Training will be conducted onsite (timing varies).

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures excellent customer service when assisting patients, providers, and other departments over the phone or in person
• Collects and verifies patient demographic and insurance information, making changes as necessary to ensure accuracy within each encounter
• Engages other departments to assist with patient questions or needs
• Facilitates conversations with patients to provide benefit information and collects copays or other patient liabilities due, prior to service
• Remains aware of department service level, abandonment rates and other measurable data and individual contributions to the overall metrics
• Meets/exceeds department defined productivity and audit goals and upholds all department policies and procedures
• Escalates outstanding needs to department leadership to ensure pre-registration and financial clearance functions occur prior to service date, expediting patient service and assisting with smooth and on time starts
• Verifies insurance coverage and benefits, updating the encounter appropriately
• May perform other duties upon request

You will 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 / GED
• 6+ months of experience in an office setting, customer service setting (over the phone or face to face), phone support role, or call center environment
• Beginner level of proficiency with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications
• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to work Tuesday & Wednesday from 8:30am - 5:30pm, Thursday and Friday from 9:00am - 5:30pm and Saturday from 7:00am - 2:30pm
• Ability to complete training onsite before transitioning to work from home
• Influenza vaccination for the current flu season (typically August-May) or commitment to receive the influenza vaccination when available for the upcoming flu season

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of registration experience in a hospital or medical setting
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Working knowledge of insurance policies and procedures and patient care settings
• Previously worked for Northern Light Health

Telecommuting Requirements

• Reside within a commutable distance to 43 Whiting Hill Road Brewer, ME 04412
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

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 $29.00 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

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