Associate 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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life’s best work. The  Associate Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for general clinic office functions that support efficient and effective patient care including patient registration, insurance verification, collection of applicable co-insurance and/or co-payments and scheduling of diagnostic and follow-up appointments and answering phones. Schedule:  Monday – Friday, 7:00AM – 4:00PM CST Complete check-in and check-out tasks to include insurance verification, complete pre-authorizations and/or precertification of procedures, and copy required documents Manages cashier box and daily deposits according to company policies Processes walk-in patients and visitors Answers phones and schedules appointments Answer telephone calls, re-direct calls as appropriate, assist callers with questions or concerns, and take messages as needed Manages medical records (maintains, files/scans, prepares for schedule) Ensures all correspondence is scanned and/or filed, processes requests for medical records release and maintains appropriate logs, etc. 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. 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 Assistance 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. 1+ years of customer service experience with strong communication skills both in person and via phone ~ Intermediate level of proficiency in PC software computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and other departmental specific programs/applications 1+ years of experience in a medical office or medical environment ~ Previous experience with medical insurance ~ ICD 10 and CPT coding experience ~ Prior experience with EMR computer applications ~ Working knowledge of medical terminology ~ Working knowledge of general office procedures     At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. 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. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace.