Field Based Patient Care Coordinator - Multiple Locations

Optum; Green Bay (WI); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving health outcomes through technology and compassionate care. As a Patient Care Coordinator, you'll collaborate with a dynamic primary care team, supporting nurse practitioners and physician assistants. This role offers the chance to make a real impact in the community while enjoying a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits. With a focus on career development, you’ll find ample opportunities to grow within this supportive environment. If you're ready to contribute to meaningful change and advance health equity, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

401k contribution

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid training

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical or medical record experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and EHR platforms is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support interdisciplinary care team with member coordination.
• Manage data entry and member chart management.

Skills

Clinical experience

Medical record management

Knowledge of medical terminology

Data entry skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

EHR platforms

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.

You will be part of the primary care team collaborating with all interdisciplinary team members and will support multiple providers. The Patient Care Coordinator is a flexible team member who works to support nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) as well as our patients. This role assists in care coordination activities, administrative tasks and supports our patients and providers.

What Makes an Optum Career different?
We believe that better care for our employees equates to better care for patients
We influence change nationally while maintaining the culture and community of local care organizations
We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:
Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with bonus opportunities
Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CE & equipment allowances
Robust learning and development programs

This is a field position full-time that works Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; no nights, weekends, or holidays.

We offer 2 months of paid training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.

Location: Field Based in Green Bay, Sheboygan, and Manitowoc, WI

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support interdisciplinary care team with over all member coordination at the direction of RN or NP/PA
• Data entry and member chart management for: New members, post hospital visits, quality, labs and medications
• Obtain medical records following hospitalizations OR physician appointments
• Scheduling member transportation OR appointments

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 OR equivalent work experience
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• 3+ years of clinical OR medical record experience. knowledge of medical terminology and EHR platforms
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to patient locations
• Must reside in Green Bay, Sheboygan, OR Manitowoc, WI
• Ability to work between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm from Monday - Friday

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas that provides information privacy
• Residing in a location that can receive a high-speed internet connection (additional information on UnitedHealth Group approved internet providers and restrictions will be provided)
• Certified nursing assistant OR medical assistant certifications

The hourly range for this role is $19.86 to $38.85 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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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