Part-Time Urgent Care Receptionist/Medical Assistant

Optum, Inc.; Jericho (NY); Presencial; USD 22 000 - 40 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid Time Off

Medical Plan

Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D

401(k) Savings Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Voluntary Benefits

Resumo da oferta

UnitedHealth Group’s Optum NY/NJ seeks a friendly, patient-focused Part-Time Urgent Care Receptionist / Medical Assistant for Jericho, NY. The role supports front-office operations, patient check-in, insurance steps, scheduling, and basic clinical tasks in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

The position requires a high school diploma and 1+ years of office or healthcare experience. Office hours include a 30-hour work week with evening and weekend shifts; insurance and EHR proficiency are valuable

Qualificações

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 1+ years of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• 1+ years of customer service or healthcare experience.
• Ability to be cross trained as a medical assistant.
• Ability to cover other offices if needed.

Responsabilidades

• Greet patients and conduct check-in and demographic data collection.
• Load or update insurance information and verify coverage.
• Answer calls promptly and schedule appointments.
• Verify eligibility and authorization and flag appointments accordingly.
• Scan insurance cards and collect co-pays and balances.
• Post payments and issue receipts in the practice management system.
• Assist with EHR tasks in Epic and coordinate patient records.
• Take vital signs and assist providers with patient care.
• Maintain exam rooms and prepare for patient visits.
• Perform basic lab testing and ensure proper specimen handling.
• Schedule using approved guidelines and cross-train as MA as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and deliver excellent service.

Conhecimentos

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Medical terminology

Cross-train as MA

Flexible schedule

Formação académica

High School Diploma/GED

Ferramentas

EPIC

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking Part-Time Urgent Care Receptionist/Medical Assistant to join our team in Jericho, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be whileCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum Urgent Care College Point, part of Optum, has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed orientedAssociate Part- Time Urgent Care Receptionist \ Medical Assistant to join our team. Part- Time Urgent Care Receptionist \ Medical Assistant 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: Office is openseven days a week. This role would consist of a 30-hour work week, Tuesday 1:50pm to 10:00 pm, Friday from 6:50 am to 3:00 pm Saturday 6:50 am to 10:00 pm. The schedule will be determined by the supervisor upon hire. (hours may change due to business needs)

Location: 555 North Broadway, Jericho, NY 11753

Primary Responsibilities:

• Greet patients and conduct check-in process: Collect or verify demographic information, including key demographic fields

• Load or update insurance information as needed

• Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously for all specialties

• Confirms and schedule appointments

• Verify eligibility and authorization and flag appointment accordingly

• Scan insurance card(s)

• Collect co-payments and outstanding balances

• Post payments received in practice management system and provide system-generated receipts

• Sends patient records to primary care physician

• Takes vital signs, performs EKGs and assists providers with patient care

• Prepares exam rooms for patients and documents patient encounters in Epic

• Performs lab testing and quality assurance

• Prepares and tracks specimens sent to lab

• Schedule appointments using approved scheduling guidelines

• Ability to be cross trained as a medical assistant

• Use call processing and other applicable functionality in the EHR to take messages and communicate with clinicians

• Monitor daily reminder call logs; conduct outreach to patients requiring appointments; contact patients who, 'no show,' for follow up appointments for chronic conditions or preventive care

• Monitor administrative tasks in the EHR and respond timely

• Scan and index documents into the EHR; ensure that necessary documents, lab results, etc. are available in advance of patient visits

• Assist coworkers as needed to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork

• Demonstrate respect for patients and Optum staff by presenting a friendly, courteous manner at all times and maintaining patient confidentiality

• Perform other 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 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 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 computer proficiency in Microsoft Office

• 1+ years of customer service or Healthcare related experience

• Ability to be cross trained as a medical assistant

• Ability to cover other offices if needed

• Ability to work a flexible schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with an electronic health record (EPIC)

• Knowledge of Medical terms

• 1+ years of experience working in medical front office position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently and as a team, and maintain good judgment and accountability

• Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines

• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• 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.

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.

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