Associate Patient Care Coordinator

Optum; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking a friendly, patient-focused Associate Patient Care Coordinator to support insurance verification, scheduling, and billing activities in Worcester, MA. The role emphasizes accuracy, empathy, and teamwork within a fast-paced clinic setting.

Responsibilities include verifying coverage, collecting co-pays, updating records, and coordinating with providers to ensure smooth patient flow and timely care delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of healthcare or customer service experience.
• Intermediate computer navigation skills across multiple screens.

Responsibilities

• Verify and update patient insurance eligibility and demographics.
• Collect co-pays and post payments; maintain records.
• Assist with scheduling changes and patient inquiries.
• Communicate changes to providers and patients per policy.
• Adhere to health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Customer service

Computer navigation

Microsoft Office

Epic EMR

EPIC training

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Epic EMR

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 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 start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Reliant Central Check-In has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Patient Service Specialist to join our team. 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.
Schedule (FT, 38.75 hours): Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
Location: 5 Neponset St. Worcester, MA

Primary Responsibilities

• Verifies, re-verifies, and authorizes patient insurance coverage and eligibility utilizing computer-based patient registration/scheduling systems. Verifies and updates demographic, insurance, and other patient information. Confirms, collects, and posts patient co-payments and other outstanding balances
• Reviews insurance denials to find errors
• Maintains records and makes daily cash deposit as assigned
• Identifies problem related priorities, and responds to emergency needs by contacting/interrupting physician/provider within guidelines
• Resolves patients' questions regarding clinic schedules and billing concerns; handles requests for prescription refills, reschedules appointments, etc
• Notifies providers, patients and others of changes such as new scheduling, re-scheduling, no-show, emergency appointments and add-ons
• Complies with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives
• Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc
• Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is required
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed

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+ years of healthcare or customer service-related experience
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Computer-Based Navigation (ability to navigate multiple screens, document electronically, typing while speaking on the phone & familiarity with technology)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working in a medical front office position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays and maintaining medical records
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Knowledge of Epic EMR software
• Ability to learn new software (EPIC/EMR) and flexibility to attend new hire training
• Bilingual

Soft Skills

• Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others

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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