Patient Care & Scheduling Specialist

Optum; Lake Carmel (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Plan options

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

Optum in Carmel, NY is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to support Gastroenterology services. The role involves greeting patients, verifying insurance, scheduling appointments, and coordinating referrals within a fast-paced care team.

The position requires strong administrative skills, experience in a medical office, and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality in a HIPAA-compliant environment. Location is Carmel, NY, with standard clinic hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ years of computer proficiency with Outlook, Excel and Word.
• 1+ years of experience in medical office roles, including scheduling, check-in/out, insurance verification, and records management.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors with a friendly, professional demeanor.
• Verify insurance and collect co-pays, ensuring accurate patient information.
• Schedule appointments and procedures in an organized, efficient manner.
• Check in and check out patients and maintain medical records.
• Communicate with care teams and coordinate referrals and follow-ups.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Optum in Carmel, NY is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to support Gastroenterology services. The role involves greeting patients, verifying insurance, scheduling appointments, and coordinating referrals within a fast-paced care team.

The position requires strong administrative skills, experience in a medical office, and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality in a HIPAA-compliant environment. Location is Carmel, NY, with standard clinic hours.