Senior Clinical Administrative Coordinator

Colorado Psychiatric; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,308,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum Insight, part of UnitedHealth Group, is seeking a Senior Clinical Administrative Coordinator to join the Practice Extend Team. This full-time role supports high-risk patients, coordinates Comprehensive Medication Reviews with the Clinical Pharmacist, and schedules PCP visits on behalf of patients.

The position is remote, with EST work hours: three days 08:00-05:00 and two days 10:00-07:00, plus occasional overtime. On-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 2+ years of experience working with medical terminology.
• 2+ years of healthcare experience in a hospital, pharmacy, or physician's office providing clinical or administrative assistance.
• 1+ years of experience as a Pharmacy Tech (License required).
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Windows environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and Webex preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support patient and provider engagement with the Clinical Care Team.
• Coordinate Comprehensive Medication Reviews with the Clinical Pharmacist.
• Schedule PCP appointments on behalf of patients.
• Communicate with provider offices regarding patient medical history and needs.
• Prepare patient cases in workflow management systems for care team engagement.
• Facilitate exchange of clinical information between Care Team and provider offices.
• Maintain strong relationships with provider offices and patients via calls.

Skills

Medical terminology

Healthcare experience

Data entry

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Pharmacy Tech License

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Webex

Windows environment

Job description

This position is Remote in Eastern OR Central Time Zone. You will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

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.

We are looking for a Senior Clinical Administrative Coordinator as an addition to the Practice Extend Team. You will work alongside our Interdisciplinary Clinical Team to improve the health outcomes of the patients and providers we serve. The Senior Clinical Administrative Coordinator is responsible for engaging high-risk patients for Comprehensive Medication Reviews with the Clinical Pharmacist, scheduling PCP appointments for patients on their behalf, assisting with administrative tasks, and communicating with provider offices regarding patient medical history and current needs.

This position is full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work three days a week from 08:00AM - 05:00PM and two days from 10:00AM - 07:00PM EST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

We offer 4 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be 08:00AM - 05:00PM, Monday - Friday.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with a Clinical Care Team to support patient and provider engagement.
• Engage high-risk patients telephonically to schedule appointments with Clinical Care Team.
• Utilize multiple technology systems and outreach to provider offices and/or pharmacies as needed to capture pertinent information for patient engagement.
• Support patients by scheduling PCP appointments on their behalf.
• Prepare patient cases in workflow management platform for Care Team patient engagement.
• Facilitate exchange of clinical information between Care Team and provider offices to ensure identified patient concerns and needs are addressed by provider offices.
• Communicate with provider offices to problem-solve patient issues and/or facilitate communication between practice staff and Care Team.
• Notify Care Team of relevant information gathered during calls to patient that may affect the patient's disease state or medication regimen.
• Develop strong relationships with provider offices participating with Practice Extend program by communicating patient needs.
• Build rapport and establish trusted relationships with patients via daily outbound and inbound calls.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• 2+ years of experience working with medical terminology
• 2+ years of Medical / Healthcare experience in a hospital, pharmacy, or physician's office providing clinical or administrative assistance
• 1+ years of experience as a Pharmacy Tech (License required)
• Computer proficiency, to include strong data entry and utilizing Microsoft Outlook
• Computer proficiency with direct messaging applications (Microsoft Teams, Webex, etc.)
• Ability to type and navigate a Windows-based environment simultaneously
• Ability to work Monday - Friday. Three days a week from 08:00AM - 05:00PM and two days from 10:00AM - 07:00PM EST

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharmacy Tech for Insurance Company or Medical Assistant experience
• Managed Care Experience
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Reside within Eastern OR Central Time Zone
• 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:

• Able to take initiative and work independently
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to incorporate frequent process changes into established workflows within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills with patients, providers, and other healthcare professionals

*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 $20 - $36 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 Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.