Patient Care Coordinator | Everett, WA

Patient Care Coordinator

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Patient Care Coordinator functions as an integral member of the team and is the first point of contact for all people inquiring about the provider's practice. The primary role is to organize the practice's daily activities and paperwork. The 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.

Working Hours:

This is a 40-hour week schedule, Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Location:

1728 W Marine View Dr. Suite 106, Everett, WA 98201 - this is a hybrid position, when you are not in the office you will work from home

If you reside near Everett, WA, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote position as you take on some tough challenges.

• Greet customers into the practice and provide instruction and/or direction as necessary both on the phone and in person
• Obtain accurate and updated patient information, such as name, address and insurance information
• Perform insurance verification on the date of service
• Obtain patient signatures for required documents
• Upload a valid Government issued state  patient and patient insurance cards
• Accurate and complete occupational medicine registration workflow
• File, scan and maintain medical records
• Performs telephonic responsibilities to include confirming and schedule appointments, discussing patient questions to providers
• Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously
• Collects co-pays or outstanding balances on the date of service
• Performs certain follow-up services for patients in a prompt and courteous manner, such as scheduling follow-up appointments and obtaining copies of 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
• 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
• Provide accurate data in compliance with Performance Improvement tracking
• Comply with administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Demonstrate precision and efficiency in scanning documents and monitoring the fax server, retrieving and/or scanning documents and assigning to the appropriate electronic chart
• Participate in orientation (scheduling segment) of new field employees and distribute updates and changes as needed
• All employees are expected to keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPPA and OSHA requirements
• 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…