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Associate Patient Care Coordinator - Owensboro, KY

Optum

Owensboro, KY
1 day ago
$16.00 - $27.69

Job Description

Join Optum as an Associate Patient Care Coordinator in Owensboro, KY, where you'll support the health needs of the community. You'll play a crucial role in scheduling appointments, providing patient communication, and ensuring seamless healthcare experiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Schedule appointment times using computerized scheduling programs
  • Communicate with physicians and healthcare team members for availability of facilities and staff
  • Provide necessary pre-procedure instructions and confirm appointments with patients and families
  • Perform insurance verification and/or pre-authorizations as necessary
  • Enter patient demographic information and scan documents into an EMR system
  • Correspond with referring providers and/or patients for reports and scheduling

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
  • Ability to work onsite at any of the facilities
  • Ability to work any shift between 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with rotating Saturdays
  • Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ years of related work experience, including data entry
  • 1+ years of customer service experience
  • Working knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contributionPaid training for the first 8 weeks