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Per Diem Associate Patient Care Coordinator - Waukesha, WI

Optum

Waukesha, WI
2 days ago
$16.00 - $28.85

Job Description

Join Optum as a Per Diem Associate Patient Care Coordinator in Waukesha, WI, where you'll be instrumental in enhancing patient experiences by greeting visitors, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring accurate patient information management. Be part of a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community, while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Greets visitors and patients in person
  • Communicates by telephone or video conferencing, upholding excellent customer service
  • Handles confidential information appropriately
  • Prioritizes by assessing and analyzing information to identify immediate emergency needs
  • Demonstrates technical knowledge in departmental procedures
  • Enters and updates patient demographic and financial information
  • Obtains appropriate applications and forms, confirming signatures are on file
  • Provides patients with financial responsibility information and collects patient liabilities
  • Works with partnering departments to ensure all aspects of the patient's encounter are completed
  • Provides wayfinding instructions and assists with hospital information as requested
  • Coordinates patient admission needs and bed assignments
  • Meets or exceeds audit accuracy standards
  • May perform other duties upon request

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
  • 1+ years of customer service experience in an office setting or professional work environment
  • 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office products
  • Ability to work rotating holidays
  • Ability to complete 6-8 weeks of training during 1st shift hours
  • Ability to work on a per diem basis as business requires (1st, 2nd or 3rd shift)
  • Must be 18 years of age OR older

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Experience with electronic medical records system
  • Experience in a medical office or hospital admitting/registration office

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off and 8 Paid HolidaysMedical Plan options and Health Spending/Savings Account participationDental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-Term Disability coverage401(k) Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase PlanEducation ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)