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Associate Patient Care Coordinator - McAllen, TX

Optum

McAllen, TX
16 days ago
$16.00 - $28.85

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Job Description

Join Optum as an Associate Patient Care Coordinator and play a vital role in enhancing health outcomes through patient outreach and appointment scheduling. With a focus on comprehensive annual screenings, you'll connect patients with the care they need while benefiting from a culture of inclusion and career growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Patient telephonic outreach to schedule health events for annual screenings
  • Collect and verify demographic information and insurance eligibility
  • Provide timely notifications and reminders for upcoming appointments
  • Follow up on rescheduled and cancelled appointments
  • Enter dispositions for all calls in WellMed system
  • Monitor call volume to ensure compliance with contact frequency
  • Utilize telephonic software for outreach and inbound calls
  • Maintain effective relationships with patients and staff
  • Perform related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
  • 1+ years of experience with general office procedures
  • Advanced level of proficiency with communication and customer service skills both in person and via phone
  • Basic level of proficiency with Microsoft applications
  • Access to reliable transportation & valid US driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ years of related work experience including data entry
  • ICD 10 and CPT coding experience
  • Prior experience with EMR computer applications
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology
  • Bilingual in English & Spanish

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off and 8 Paid HolidaysMedical Plan options and Health Spending AccountDental, Vision, Life & AD&D InsuranceShort-term and Long-term Disability coverage401(k) Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase PlanEducation ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary Benefits