Patient Care Coordination Specialist

Optum; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Plan options

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Job summary

Optum is seeking an Associate Patient Care Coordinator to join our team in West Orange, NJ. The role focuses on patient data accuracy, insurance verification, and coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a high school diploma and 1+ year of customer service or healthcare experience, with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. It offers a 40-hour week with varied shifts and a strong benefits package from Optum.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ year of customer service or healthcare experience preferred.
• Intermediate computer proficiency including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and verify patient information and insurance details.
• Perform insurance verification on the date of service.
• Obtain signatures and upload required documents.
• Maintain medical records and ensure accurate workflow.
• Schedule appointments and respond to inquiries in a courteous manner.
• Support care team and adhere to HIPAA/OSHA requirements.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

Highschool Diploma GED

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Optum is seeking an Associate Patient Care Coordinator to join our team in West Orange, NJ. The role focuses on patient data accuracy, insurance verification, and coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a high school diploma and 1+ year of customer service or healthcare experience, with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. It offers a 40-hour week with varied shifts and a strong benefits package from Optum.