Patient Care Coordinator / Medical Assistant - San Antonio, TX
Optum
San Antonio, TX
8 days ago
$17.74 - $31.63
Job Description
Join Optum as a Patient Care Coordinator / Medical Assistant, where you’ll play a vital role in enhancing healthcare delivery. You will support a collaborative care team and help improve patient outcomes through excellent service and efficient processes.
Key Responsibilities
Greet patients and conduct check-in process
Load or update insurance information as needed
Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously
Confirm and schedule appointments
Verify eligibility and authorization
Collect co-payments and outstanding balances
Post payments in practice management system
Take vital signs, perform EKGs, and assist providers with patient care
Prepares exam rooms for patients
Practices standard infection control precautions
Performs lab testing and quality assurance
Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
Ability to cover other offices as needed
Ability to be trained as an MA (must be completed within 180 days of employment) OR already hold a registration as a medical assistant
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of experience with knowledge of medical terminology
Experience working with an electronic health record (ECW)
Beginner level of computer proficiency
Knowledge of insurance carriers and managed care plans
Benefits & Perks
Paid Time Off plus 8 Paid HolidaysMedical Plan options with Health Spending Account or Health Saving AccountDental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase PlanEducation ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary Benefits