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Per Diem Associate Patient Care Coordinator - Oconomowoc, WI

Optum

Oconomowoc, WI
2 days ago
$16.00 - $28.85

Job Description

Join Optum as a Per Diem Associate Patient Care Coordinator where you'll support patient care delivery in various hospital departments. This role offers flexible scheduling and paid training, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in your community while developing your career in healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

  • Greets visitors and patients in person
  • Communicates by telephone or video conferencing, upholding excellent customer service
  • Handles confidential information appropriately
  • Understands and follows all Switchboard departmental processes
  • Prioritizes by assessing and analyzing information to identify immediate emergency needs
  • Demonstrates technical knowledge and competence in departmental procedures
  • Enters and updates patient demographic and financial information
  • Obtains appropriate applications and forms, confirming signatures are on file
  • Provides patients with financial responsibility information and collects patient liabilities
  • Works with partnering departments to ensure all aspects of the patient's encounter are completed
  • Provides wayfinding instructions and assists with hospital information
  • Coordinates patient admission needs and tracking boards
  • Meets or exceeds audit accuracy standards
  • May perform other duties upon request

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED or 5+ years of customer service experience
  • 1+ years of customer service experience in a medical office setting
  • Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products
  • Ability to work 2 shifts per pay period, 1 weekend per calendar month, and 2 holidays per year
  • Must be 18 years or age or older

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in an Emergency Department
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Experience with electronic medical records system
  • Experience in a medical office or hospital admitting/registration office

Benefits & Perks

$750 sign-on bonus for external applicants6-8 weeks of paid trainingComprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution