Associate Patient Care Coordinator

Jobtome; Town of Pittsfield (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Plan options

Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is hiring an Associate Patient Care Coordinator to be the first point of contact for patients, entering and updating demographic and financial data in the hospital system. The role supports multiple departments and ensures accurate patient information and smooth admissions processes.

Dedicated to a compassionate culture, the position offers paid training, a sign-on bonus for external candidates, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months of experience in an office, customer service, call center or phone support role.
• Proficiency with Google & Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work full-time, 40 hours/week, including day/evening/night shifts for a 24/7 department.
• Vaccination against influenza is required or compliant with state regulations where applicable.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and patients in person or via phone/video with excellent service.
• Enter and update patient demographic and financial information in the hospital system.
• Collect and document patient liabilities and balance cash daily.
• Coordinate with Financial Counseling, Scheduling and other clinical areas as needed.
• Provide directions and assist with hospital information and admissions as required.
• Support audit accuracy and resolve issues from worklists and error reports.

Skills

Customer service

Office software

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

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.
The Associate Patient Care Coordinators are often the first point of contact upon patient arrival and are required to have excellent customer service skills. This position will input patient information received in person or over the phone, to update the hospital system for patient demographic, insurance, financial obligation, or appointment related data for a variety of practice and hospital services.

Location : Our office is located at Sebasticook Valley Hospital, 447 N Main St, Pittsfield, Maine 04967.

We offer 1-4 weeks of paid training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Greets visitors and patients in person, or communicates by telephone or video conferencing, upholding excellent customer service
• Enters and updates patient demographic and financial information, ensuring the patient is fully registered as early in the process as possible
• Obtains appropriate applications and forms, confirming signatures are on file. Photocopies/scans documents as needed
• Provides patients with financial responsibility information and collects patient liabilities, documents amount in the appropriate fields, and balances the cash box daily
• Works with partnering departments (Financial Counseling, Scheduling, Financial Clearance, and clinical areas) to ensure all aspects of the patient's encounter are completed as needed
• Provides wayfinding instructions and assists with hospital information as requested
• Coordinates patient admission needs, bed assignments, and tracking boards where applicable
• Meets or exceeds audit accuracy standards. Works worklists and error reports timely, and proactively seeks assistance to resolve as needed
• Maintains a safe environment complying with NLH policies and procedures;
  reports directly address environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed
• May perform other duties upon request

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
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Google & Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work full time, 40 hours/week, within a variety of day, evening and night shifts to support a 24/7 department
• Full Flu vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate Flu booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of registration experience in a hospital or medical setting
• Working knowledge of insurance policies and procedures and patient care settings
• Understanding of medical terminology**

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.

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