Join Optum as a Senior Patient Care Coordinator and be a vital part of transforming healthcare. In this full-time role, you'll coordinate patient discharge plans, ensuring timely and effective transitions, all while working in a supportive and diverse environment.
Key Responsibilities
Coordination of discharge plan for patients being discharged from hospitals/facilities
Coordination with hospital and Optum CM to facilitate/expedite patient discharge
Arrangement of skilled nursing facility bed for patient discharge
Arrangement of home health, durable medical equipment and other related needs
Arrangement and authorization of transportation needed
Co-ordination of post discharge appointments
Communication of discharge plan to patients and families
Entry of all authorizations and documentation in CUR/other platforms
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma / GED or equivalent years of experience
Must be 18 years of age or older
3+ years of experience in healthcare setting
1+ years of experience with medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10 coding
Experience with computers and Windows based programs
Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution