Associate Patient Care Coordinator

Optum; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical plan options

Dental & Vision insurance

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Referral bonus

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Optum is hiring an Associate Patient Care Coordinator at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, AZ. You will be the first contact for patients, handling registrations, collecting demographics and verifying insurance, and ensuring accurate data for a seamless care experience.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, 6+ months in an office or call center, and availability to work 9:00pm–7:30am Wed–Sat.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 6+ months of experience in an office or call center setting.
• Ability to work 9:00pm - 7:30am on Wed–Sat.
• Proficiency with computer and Windows PC applications.

Responsibilities

• Register patients by collecting demographics and insurance information.
• Answer inquiries with compassionate and respectful service.
• Use computer systems to enter and verify patient data in real time.
• Check in patients and obtain demographics and insurance information.
• Create patient estimates based on insurance benefits.

Skills

Phone support

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows OS

Healthcare software

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Associate Patient Care Coordinator (2379101)

Associate Patient Care Coordinator - 2379101

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

As anAssociatePatient Care Coordinator, we are often the first point of contact for our patients and their families. As such we value representing an important first impression. Our professionalism, expertise and dedication help ensure that our patients receive the quality of care they need. We are diligent in obtaining complete and accurate insurance and demographic information in a timely manner, this enables us to provide high quality, compassionate health care service to all who need them, regardless of their ability to pay. Positions may be available in the following areas: Emergency Room, Operating Room, Outpatient, Infusion, Maternal Child and Transplant Services.

Location: Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (MGMC), located at 3555 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85297

Primary Responsibilities:

• Communicates directly with patients and / or families either in person or on the phone to complete the registration process by collecting patient demographics, health information, and verifying insurance eligibility / benefits
• Responds to patient and caregivers' inquiries related to routine and sensitive topics always in a compassionate and respectful manner
• Utilizes computer systems to enter, access or verify patient data in real - time ensuring accuracy and completeness of information
• Positions for this function will be responsible for checking in and obtaining all demographics and insurance information for patients
• Deliver and create patient estimates based off insurance benefits

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
• 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
• Basic level of proficiency with computer and Windows PC applications, including the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications
• Ability to work from 9:00pm - 7:30am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

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 setting

**PLEASE NOTE** The sign-on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

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.