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Per Diem Associate Patient Care Coordinator - Waukesha, WI

Optum

Waukesha, WI
2 days ago
$16.00 - $28.85

Job Description

Join Optum as a Per Diem Associate Patient Care Coordinator and make a meaningful impact in healthcare. You'll provide exceptional customer service, assist patients with their needs, and work collaboratively in a supportive environment. Enjoy flexible hours and comprehensive benefits including paid training.

Key Responsibilities

  • Greets visitors and patients in person
  • Communicates by telephone or video conferencing, upholding excellent customer service
  • Handles confidential information appropriately
  • Prioritizes by assessing and analyzing information to identify emergency needs
  • Demonstrates technical knowledge in departmental procedures
  • Enters and updates patient demographic and financial information
  • Obtains appropriate applications and forms, confirming signatures
  • Provides patients with financial responsibility information
  • 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 bed assignments
  • Meets or exceeds audit accuracy standards

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
  • 1+ years of customer service experience in an office setting or professional work environment
  • 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office products
  • Ability to work rotating holidays
  • Ability to complete 6-8 weeks of training during 1st shift hours
  • Ability to work on a per diem basis as business requires (1st, 2nd or 3rd shift)
  • Must be 18 years of age OR older

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off and 8 Paid HolidaysMedical Plan options, 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)