Part Time Associate Patient Care Coordinator

UnitedHealth Group; Watertown (WI); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Vision, Dental, Life & AD&D

401(k) Savings Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Wisconsin is seeking a customer service-oriented associate to support patient reception, scheduling, and insurance verification. You will assist with payments, documentation, and EMR-based communications to ensure smooth clinic operations.

The role requires strong communication skills, basic Office proficiency, and the ability to work a rotating schedule including weekends. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is available for external applicants.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ years of customer service experience in an office or professional setting.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient registration, verify demographics and insurance, and maintain records.
• Provide exceptional customer service, answer phones, handle inquiries, and communicate delays.
• Schedule and coordinate appointments according to provider protocols and patient needs.
• Collect copays, process payments, and reconcile cash transactions per policies.
• Route concerns and referrals to the appropriate care team.
• Manage EMR-based communications and daily clinic operations.
• Support reception area organization and monitor patient flow for a positive experience.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

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Supports patient care delivery in the areas of patient reception, scheduling, insurance verification, payment processing for campuses with hospital and medical group departments.

Location:808 Cornerstone Ct, Waterford, WI 53185

We offer 4 - 6 weeks of paid training. The hours of the training will be based on your schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.Training will be conducted on-site.

Primary Responsibilities

• Complete patient registration, verify demographics/insurance, and maintain accurate patient records
• Provide exceptional customer service, answer phones, manage patient inquiries, communicate delays, and ensure patient needs are met
• Schedule, reschedule, and coordinate appointments while following provider protocols and patient needs
• Collect copays and balances, process payments, reconcile cash transactions, and comply with financial policies
• Route patient concerns, refill requests, and other clinical communications to the appropriate care team
• Manage work queues, online registrations, patient documentation, forms, and electronic communications within the EMR
• Maintain forms, process mail and faxes, manage inventory, generate patient correspondence, and support daily clinic operations
• Utilize EMR and other required systems and applications to support patient access and operational workflows
• Maintain an organized reception area, monitor patient flow, and support a positive patient experience

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
• 1+ years of customer service experience in an office setting or professional work environment
• Beginner level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work the following rotating schedule
  • Week 1: Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30am - 6:00pm
  • Week 2: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30am - 6:00pm, Saturday from 8:00am - 12:00pm
  • Week 3: Sunday from 8:00am - 12:00pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30am - 6:00pm
  • Week 4: Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:45am - 3:15pm, Friday from 9:30am - 6:00pm
• Must be 18 years of age OR older

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a medical office or hospital admitting/registration office
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience with electronic medical records system

Soft Skills

• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast paced environments

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