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Associate Patient Care Coordinator - Plainview, NY

Optum

East Meadow, NY
13 days ago
$16.00 - $27.69

Job Description

Join Optum as an Associate Patient Care Coordinator to make a difference in patient care. You'll work in a dynamic healthcare environment, managing patient information, scheduling appointments, and ensuring excellent customer service while adhering to healthcare protocols.

Key Responsibilities

  • Obtain accurate and updated patient information, such as name, address, insurance information
  • Perform insurance verification on the date of service
  • Obtain patient signatures for required documents
  • File and maintain medical records
  • Confirm and schedule appointments
  • Follow the Cash Security policy and procedures according to Optum Medical guidelines
  • Perform referral documentation promptly
  • Provide effective communication to patient/family team members and other health care professionals
  • Comply with administrative policies to ensure quality of care
  • Demonstrate precision and efficiency in scanning documents and monitoring the fax server
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and abide by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
  • 1+ years of customer service or healthcare related experience
  • Intermediate level of computer proficiency (multi-tasking through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word)

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience working in medical front office/Urgent Care position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records
  • Experience working with an electronic health record (EPIC)
  • Knowledge of Medical terms

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off plus 8 Paid HolidaysMedical Plan options with Health Spending Account or Health Saving accountDental, Vision, Life & AD&D InsuranceShort-term and Long-term Disability coverage401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEducation ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)