Associate Patient Care Coordinator

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a  Associate    Patient Care Coordinator   to join our team in West Islip, 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.
Urgent Care,  part of 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:

Office is open seven days a week. This role would consist of a 37.5-hour work week, Monday 6:50 am to 3:00 pm, Wednesday 6:50 am to 10:00 pm and Thursday 1:50 pm to 10:00 pm.  And Saturdays to 1:50 pm to 10:00pm. Schedule may change due to business needs.

Location:

148 Sunrise Hwy West Islip, NY 11795

Primary Responsibilities:

Greets patients, family members and guests with a friendly smile
Assists patients with signing in and completing registration
Enters and scans patient's demographic and insurance information into Epic
Verifies insurance eligibility and benefit information; informs patients of insurance benefits
Collects co-payments and patient balances
Answers incoming phone calls in a courteous and prompt manner; directs calls and takes messages
Work cohesively with fellow employees to achieve specific team goals
Provide effective communication to patient / family team members and other health care professionals as evidenced by documentation, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations
Ability to be cross trained as a medical assistant
Assists physician and clinical staff by coordinating follow up care for patients; schedules referral appointments for patients and obtains authorization for diagnostic testing
Assists with other tasks 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…