Patient Care Coordinator

Optum; Manhasset (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to join their team in Manhasset, NY. This role encompasses supporting patient care teams and ensuring excellent service delivery while adhering to organizational protocols. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and ideally have healthcare-related customer service experience. The position offers a structured schedule and competitive compensation within a progressive healthcare environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customer service or healthcare related experience.
• Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability.
• Flexibility with work schedule required.

Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with all members of the care team.
• Responds to patient needs and handles difficult situations tactfully.
• Maintains and promotes a positive work attitude.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The 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: A 37.5-hour work week, Monday 8:30 am to 5:00pm Tuesday through Friday from 7:30am to 3:30 pm. Saturdays (when needed) from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Location: 2110 Northern Blvd, Suite 205, Manhasset, NY 11030

Primary Responsibilities

• Adheres to standards of professionalism set by the Practice
• Always maintains professional appearance by adhering to dress code and wearing identification badge
• Demonstrates and maintains professionalism in behavior and courtesy toward the patients and staff
• Respects confidentiality and is HIPAA compliant in all aspects of communication regarding patient, Practice and staff members
• Functions as a member of a team committed to quality patient care
• Takes initiative to keep informed of new/revised Policy and Procedures, Standards of Care and incorporates these into practice
• Maintains a working knowledge of Practice Policy and Procedures; effectively communicates information regarding the Practice to those who require it
• Completes Mandatory Education annually
• Handles difficult situations and people with tact, professionalism and H.E.A.R.T
• Demonstrates good judgment in escalating difficult situations and people to Management personnel
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and or traveling to meet patient and office needs
• Demonstrates professionalism in attendance & punctuality. Consider number of unauthorized or unscheduled absences, a pattern of before and after weekend absences, tardiness and early departures, and long meal periods in accordance with CRHC policy
• Maintains and promotes a positive work attitude fostering teamwork and acceptance of management decisions
• Assists staff whenever possible, to achieve office goals / patient satisfaction
• Works independently, takes initiative in completing assignments and does so without reminder
• Maintains supply inventories and equipment necessary for the effective performance of the department/location
• Maintains a neat, organized, orderly environment in the reception and waiting room areas, i.e. magazines physician business cards, brochures, signage, etc
• Actively demonstrates good oral and written communication skills with both internal and external customers
• Works with a sense of urgency
• Ability to be cross trained as a medical assistant
• Performs all essential task skills of the Patient Care Coordinator
• Holds self and others accountable for timely and cost effective results
• Performs 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.)
• More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits
  
  

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 higher)
• 2+ years of customer service or healthcare related experience
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency (multi-tasking through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• Ability to be flexible with the work schedule
• Monday 8:30 am to 5:00pm
• Tuesday through Friday from 7:30am to 3:30 pm
• Saturdays (when needed) from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working in medical office position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records
• Experience working with an electronic health record (EPIC)
• Ability to be cross trained as a medical assistant
  
  

Soft Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
• 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
  
  

The salary range for this role is $16.88 to $33.22 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.

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

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