Associate Patient Care Coordinator

Location: New Paltz

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking an  Associate    Patient      Care Coordinator     to join our team in  New Paltz, NY  .
Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and erience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country.

Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while  Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Optum has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented   Associate    Patient      Care Coordinator     to join our team.  Associate    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:

Monday through Friday a 40-hour work week to be determined by the supervisor between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Location:

262 Main Street, (OBGYN Suite) New Paltz, NY 12561

Primary Responsibilities:

Greets patients, family members and guests with a friendly smile
Obtain accurate and updated patient information, such as name, address, insurance information
Perform insurance verification on the date of service
Scheduling appointments and procedures in an organized and efficient manner
Answering incoming and outgoing telephone calls promptly and courteously
Follow the Payment Security policy and procedures according to Optum Medical guidelines
Ability to maintain a work queue list- complete any pending actions ie referrals, scheduling appointments
Check In and Check Out patients
Perform referral documentation promptly
Performs certain follow-up services for patients in a prompt and courteous manner, such as scheduling specialist appointments, scheduling follow-up appointments and obtaining copies lab results or specialist reports
Adhere to the standards identified via Sparq regarding Optum Employee Policies
Work cohesively with fellow employees to achieve specific team goals
Comfortable working in high pace environment
Participate in planning, coordinating, and implementing care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team in accordance with the Plan of Care
Assure the continuity of care through scheduling and tracking systems
Provide effective communication to patient / family team members and other health care professionals as evidenced by documentation, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations
Comply with administrative policies to ensure quality of care
All employees are expected to keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements
Crosstrain and help in other locations if needed
Performs other duties as assigned
What are the reasons to consider working for United Health 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 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 or GED
1+ years of computer proficiency experience (multi-task through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word)
1+ years of customer or healthcare related experience
Ability to travel to other offices if needed

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with an electronic health record (EPIC)
1+ years of experience working in medical office position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification,…