Patient Care Coordinator - Dental

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. Optum Gastroenterology has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented  Patient Care Coordinator to join our team. 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. Hours : Monday, through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. File and maintain medical records Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously Adhere to the standards identified in Optum’s Employee Policy Manual Keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements 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+ year of experience in Healthcare or customer service ~ Intermediate of computer proficiency (multi-task through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word) ~ Bilingual in Spanish and English ~ Ability to travel 50% of the time to Secaucus,  Springfield, Clifton, Hackensack, Maplewood, West Orange and Bayonne, NJ Excellent communication skills and phone etiquette  Experience working with an electronic health record or EPIC Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers  New Jersey Residents Only :  The hourly range for  New Jersey residents is $16.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.