Per Diem Associate Clinical Administrative Coordinator

Optum; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Per Diem Associate Clinical Administrative Coordinator in Boulder, CO. The role supports the Clinic Operations Support Team by handling data entry and medical records with accuracy.

Initial six weeks include full-time training, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm MST. Candidate must be flexible to work both onsite and remote shifts based on business needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Experience with medical records, scanning, analyzing and preparing records.
• Must be available for full-time training during the initial six weeks, Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm MST.
• Ability to work Per Diem, as needed; onsite and remote shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing documents and scanning them into medical records.
• Data Entry, including patient identifying information.
• Work within Clinic Operations Support Team (COST) under PSC.
• Collaborate with Clinic Leaders and PSC Leadership.
• Maintain accuracy of customer resource applications (Clinic/Provider Directory).
• Demonstrate understanding of COST support level for customers.
• Communicate issues to management affecting tasks.
• Identify and communicate process improvement recommendations.
• Prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines.
• Conduct research to provide the right information requested.
• Take initiative with standard and non-standard requests.
• Respond timely to all correspondence.
• Monitor, track, and validate data in systems.
• Assess urgency of requests impacting operations.

Skills

Data entry

Medical records experience

Communication

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

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

Job Description - Per Diem Associate Clinical Administrative Coordinator (2384264)

Job Number: 2384264

This position follows an office-based schedule with per diem or as needed schedule. Candidate must be flexible to work both onsite and remote shifts based on business needs and coverage requirements. Our office is located at 4990 Pearl East Circle, Boulder, CO, 80301.

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Per Diem - Associate Clinical Administrative Coordinator is a member of a high performing, dynamic Clinic Operations Support Team (COST) under the Patient Service Center (PSC) responsible for timely and accurate data entry and validation that is essential to the PSC and Clinic operations by working together to deliver an exceptional patient experience. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reviewing and processing information within the appropriate systems according to established business rules and performance goals for accuracy and efficiency.

This position is Per Diem, as needed schedule. Candidates must be available during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, and be flexible to work both onsite and remote shifts based on business needs and coverage requirements.

We offer 4 weeks of on the job training. The candidate must be available for full-time training during the initial six weeks, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm MST.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Reviewing documents and scanning them into medical records
• Data Entry, including patient identifying information
• This individual will be part of the Clinic Operations Support Team (COST) reporting under the Patient Service Center (PSC)
• Work collaboratively with Clinic Leaders (Providers, Admins, and clinic staff) and PSC Leadership
• Maintains accuracy of customer resource applications (e.g., Clinic / Provider Directory) to ensure our customers have the most current guidance published to properly care for our patients
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the level of support the COST provides to our customers
• Customer Focus. Assesses customers' needs and considers customer in all decision - making processes to ensure a positive customer experience
• Communicates with management all issues that impact the accurate, timely and complete accomplishment of all assigned tasks
• Identifies and communicates to management recommendations for process improvement
• Displays dignity and respect in all interactions
• Identifies and performs appropriate action in situations where it is necessary to obtain appropriate documentation for proper advancement
• Prioritizes and organizes own work to meet agreed upon deadlines
• Conducts research to provide the right information that is requested
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for all decisions and completed duties
• Takes initiative and requires little assistance with standard and non-standard requests
• Acknowledge, address, and respond in a professional and timely manner to all correspondence received
• Monitor, track, validate, and / or integrate data information and requests into our customer resources
• Identify the level of urgency of requests that have immediate impact to business operations
• Regular, consistent, and timely attendance
• Performs all other duties as assigned

The pace is fast, so your ability to multi - task is essential. You should also enjoy working with people and have the communication skills necessary to build strong relationships with our customers.

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
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• Experience with working in a medical records department, including scanning, analyzing, and preparing records
• Must be available for full-time training during the initial six weeks, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm MST
• Ability to work a Per Diem, as needed schedule. Candidates must be available during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, and be flexible to work both onsite and remote shifts based on business needs and coverage requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of healthcare customer experience
• Experience with EPIC
• Medical facility (non-clinical) office experience
• Experience in working with Microsoft Excel (data entry, sort / filter, and work within tables)
• Experience in working with Microsoft Teams
• Experience in working with Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar management) and Microsoft Word (create correspondence and work within templates)

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Reside within commutable distance to the office at 4990 Pearl East Circle, Boulder, CO, 80301. Candidate must be flexible to work both onsite and remotely based on business needs and coverage requirements.
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

Soft Skills:

• Ability to professionally communicate with leadership, including but not limited to physicians and senior level leadership
• Ability to anticipate customer needs and pro-actively offer solutions
• Ability to pro-actively anticipate business needs and follow-up accordingly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and complete project requirements in ana efficient and timely manner
• Ability to effectively multi tasks and prioritize
• Ability to easily adapt to changing environment and priorities
• Ability to communicate instructions to others

Physical and Work Environment:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and / or in writing
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

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 - $29 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

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