Patient Care Coordinator

Optum; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Plan options

Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k)

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Optum in Plymouth, MA is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to support the Primary Care team. The role involves managing complex scheduling, patient outreach, data accuracy, and smooth check-in/out processes to enhance patient experience.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and 1+ year of customer service or healthcare experience; an Associate's Degree in Medical Office Administration is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of customer service or healthcare experience.
• Associate's Degree in Medical Office Administration preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, scheduling software and electronic medical Records systems (Epic or equivalent).
• Strong problem solving and patient management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model and mentor for support staff; assist with onboarding and training.
• Manage complex scheduling tasks, including appointment booking and patient outreach.
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting, handle follow-up activities and referral tracking.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, resolving escalated issues and supporting patient satisfaction.
• Oversee waiting room operations, verify patient information, and assist with check-in/check-out processes.
• Complete and process forms, prior authorizations, prescription renewals, and other documentation.
• Collaborate with supervisors on coverage and workflow; lead huddles as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and special projects.

Skills

customer service

healthcare experience

problem solving

patient management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree in Medical Office Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Epic (EMR) or equivalent

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Patient Care Coordinator (2383800)

Patient Care Coordinator - 2383800

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

Schedule:

Monday (7:30am-4pm), Tuesday (8:30am-5pm), Wednesday (8:30am-5pm), Thursday (9:30am-6pm), Friday (8:30am-5pm). Schedule may be subject to change depending on business need.

Location:

36 Shops at 5 Way, Plymouth, MA. May be potential need for coverage at another site, depending on business need.

Department:

Primary Care (Pediatrics, Internal Medicine & Family Medicine)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as a role model and mentor for support staff; assist with onboarding and training
• Manage complex scheduling tasks, including appointment booking and patient outreach
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting, handle follow-up activities and referral tracking
• Deliver exceptional customer service, resolving escalated issues and supporting patient satisfaction
• Oversee waiting room operations, verify patient information, and assist with check-in/check-out processes
• Complete and process forms, prior authorizations, prescription renewals, and other documentation
• Collaborate with supervisors on coverage and workflow; lead huddles as needed
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and special projects

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 or healthcare experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Medical Office Administration Program
• Proven solid technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, scheduling software and electronic medical records systems (Epic or equivalent)
• Proven solid problem solving and complex patient management skills

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 $18 - $32 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

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.