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Associate Patient Care Coordinator - McAllen, TX

Optum

McAllen, TX
2 days ago
$16.00 - $28.85

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Job Description

Join Optum as an Associate Patient Care Coordinator, where you'll play a vital role in improving health outcomes by facilitating patient scheduling and care coordination. This full-time position offers a supportive culture with numerous benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepares weekly reports for management regarding patient information
  • Oversees membership reports and updates patient data bi-weekly
  • Coordinates initial patient contact and verifies eligibility
  • Prepares and sends new patient packets
  • Initiates Comfort Care appointments as needed
  • Completes monthly membership reports
  • Coordinates with customer service for unreachable patients
  • Validates patients' attestation sheets
  • Ensures timely submission of attestation sheets
  • Tracks the Data Rap process for timely scheduling
  • Provides customer service to patients in person and via phone
  • Inputs and updates patient demographic information
  • Schedules routine and follow-up appointments

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
  • 3+ years of experience working in a medical office
  • Intermediate level of proficiency in PC software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Ability to commute 25% of the time
  • Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
  • Planning, organizing, conflict resolution, negotiating and interpersonal skills
  • Independent problem identification/resolution and decision-making skills
  • Ability to prioritize, plan, and handle multiple tasks
  • Strong communication and inter-personal skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Bilingual in English & Spanish

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution