Join Optum as an Associate Patient Care Coordinator in Phoenix, AZ, to provide essential patient-oriented services in a dynamic clinical environment. You'll play a vital role in improving health outcomes by connecting patients with the care they need while enjoying comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Communicates directly with patients and/or families to complete the registration process
Utilizes computer systems to enter or verify patient data
Gathers necessary clinical information and processes referrals
Verifies insurance coverage and creates price estimates
Collects patient co-pays and discusses financial obligations
Identifies outstanding balances and attempts to collect
Confirms and creates scheduled appointments for patient services
Responds to patient inquiries in a compassionate manner
Generates and analyzes patient data reports
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
1+ years of customer service experience in a hospital, office setting, customer service setting, or phone support role
Must be 18 years of age or older
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Office products
Experience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department, Physician office or any medical setting
Experience in insurance reimbursement and financial verification
Experience in requesting and processing financial payments
Working knowledge of medical terminology
Understanding of insurance policies and procedures
Ability to perform basic mathematics for financial payments
Benefits & Perks
Paid Time Off and 8 Paid HolidaysMedical Plan options with Health Spending Account or Health Saving AccountDental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-Term Disability coverage401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase PlanEducation ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary Benefits