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Associate Patient Care Coordinator - Phoenix, AZ

Optum

Sun City West, AZ
16 days ago
$16.69/hour

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Job Description

Join Optum as an Associate Patient Care Coordinator to support patients and clinical staff in a revolutionary behavioral health care environment. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring seamless patient experiences and managing essential administrative tasks while contributing to comprehensive care initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Greet and support the check-in and check-out for patients
  • Register new patients and prepare paperwork
  • Verify completion of consents and insurance eligibility
  • Process payments for in-person appointments
  • Handle existing patient communications and manage internal referrals
  • Obtain and record vital signs and patient information before appointments

Required Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience in an office environment (preferably in a mental health or medical setting)
  • Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation
  • Basic understanding of medical terminology
  • Written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
  • Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (PTO) which accrues from the first pay period8 Paid HolidaysMedical Plan options with Health Spending Account or Health Saving AccountDental and Vision InsuranceLife and AD&D InsuranceShort-term and Long-term Disability coverage401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEducation ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramVoluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)