Associate Patient Care Coordinator

Optum; San Tan Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Discounts

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Optum is seeking an Associate Patient Care Coordinator in San Tan Valley, Arizona. This role involves coordinating patient appointments, supporting clinical teams, and ensuring excellent customer service. We prioritize compassionate care and teamwork to enhance health outcomes.

The ideal candidate has front office experience in a medical setting and excellent communication skills. Comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and a commitment to diversity are offered. Join us in making a positive impact on community health.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of medical front office experience.
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency including Microsoft applications.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Call patients to remind them of scheduled appointments.
• Support the Clinical team in chart preparation.
• Explain wellness visit processes to patients.
• Document pertinent patient information in electronic medical records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Multi-tasking ability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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 start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Associate Patient Care 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Call patients to remind them of scheduled appointments.
• Support the Clinical team in chart preparation and request medical information.
• Explain the process of the wellness visit to patients, including what is involved, who the provider is, and the location of the specialist office. Ability to directly schedule patients into all listed clinics to ensure a seamless transition for patients.
• Responsible for obtaining "expert" level knowledge of the inter-workings of the Medicare Advantage plans.
• Responds effectively to incoming patient calls and communicates pertinent information to designee to provide for continuity and optimal care.
• Attends departmental meetings and provides constructive recommendations for areas of improvement.
• Documents pertinent patient information in the electronic medical record as it relates to job function.
• Coordinate with various providers, team members and outreach team regarding any scheduling guidelines.
• Meets established productivity, schedule adherence, and quality standards.
• Uses, protects, and discloses Optum patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
• Performs additional 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:

• 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 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 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.
• 1+ year of medical front office experience.
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency (multi‑task through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year of related healthcare experience, including scheduling experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• EMR experience.
• Office Administrative / Receptionist / Clerical experience in a medical environment.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills and phone etiquette.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.

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 401(k) 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 / Aff: 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.