Associate Patient Care Coordinator

UnitedHealth Group; DeSoto (TX); In loco; USD 22.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid Time Off

Medical Plan Options

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Descrizione del lavoro

UnitedHealth Group, through its WellMed division in Corpus Christi, TX, seeks a customer service professional to support member intake, coordinate services, and manage referrals and authorizations. The role collaborates with hospitals, clinics, and clinical teams to fulfill member needs.

The position requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent, plus 1+ year of customer service experience and proficiency with Word and Excel. Comp package includes benefits and a competitive hourly wage.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED or 4+ years of customer service experience.
• 1+ years of customer service experience.
• Ability to create, edit, save and send documents using Word and Excel.

Mansioni

• Manage the intake of members or the admission/discharge information post notification.
• Work with hospitals, clinics, facilities and the clinical team to manage requests for services from members and/or providers.
• Manage the referral process, processing incoming and outgoing referrals and prior authorizations, including intake, notification and census roles.
• Provide appropriate triage and care coordination notification cases for non-clinical assessment/intervention.
• Handle resolution/inquiries from members and/or providers.

Conoscenze

Customer service

MS Word

MS Excel

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

Schedule

Monday - Friday - 8 AM - 5 PM CST

Location

WellMed - 1521 S Staples St SUITE 300, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the intake of members or the admission/discharge information post notification
• Work with hospitals, clinics, facilities and the clinical team to manage requests for services from members and/or providers
• Manage the referral process, processing incoming and outgoing referrals and prior authorizations, including intake, notification and census roles
• Provide appropriate triage and care coordination notification cases for non-clinical assessment/intervention
• Handle resolution/inquiries from members and/or providers

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.)

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 4+ years of customer service experience
• 1+ years of customer service experience
• Ability to create, edit, save and send documents utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within the health care Industry and with health care insurance
• Experience working with Medicare and/or Medicaid Services
• A clerical or administrative support background
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT codes

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 - $29 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 Groupis a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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