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 will provide scheduling, surgical and financial instructions to patients, while supporting the Physician(s) and enforcing the collection policy and procedures for CareMount Medical. Provide patient appointment and procedure scheduling both on telephone and with direct patient interaction in office, and scheduling maintenance of surgeries for one or more Physicians Must possess solid interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, Management Staff, and Physicians  Assist with staff scheduling and assist manager as needed Provide surgical instructions, communicate patient financial responsibility  Demonstrate professionalism in appearance and actions with patients, staff, Physicians and Administrators always The Scheduler assures that patients have all information they need so that they will arrive on time and prepared for their procedures and that the hospital has all the information required to bill properly for its services  Provides accurate information so that all departments may view and print the schedule for the appointments daily, and maintains open communication with hospital departments regarding schedule changes  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. Intermediate level of computer proficiency ~ Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a busy medical practice  New York Residents Only: The salary range for New York residents is $16.27  per hour . Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). 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.