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Job Description
Join Optum as a Senior Patient Coordinator in Lakewood, CA, and be a vital part of transforming healthcare. You will coordinate patient discharges, arrange necessary care resources, and work in a collaborative, diverse environment to improve patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate discharge plans for patients
Facilitate timely patient discharges from hospitals/facilities
Arrange skilled nursing facility beds and home health needs
Communicate discharge plans to patients and families
Document authorizations and discharge plans in necessary platforms
Required Qualifications
18 years of age or older
3+ years of experience in a healthcare setting
1+ years of experience with medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10 coding
Experience with computers and Windows-based programs
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution