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Associate Patient Care Coordinator - Phoenix, AZ

Optum

Tempe, AZ
3 days ago
$16.00 - $27.69

Job Description

Join Optum as an Associate Patient Care Coordinator where you will enhance patient experiences and support care teams in achieving their goals. This role emphasizes customer service and operational efficiency to improve health outcomes in the community.

Key Responsibilities

  • First point of contact for patients, ensuring a positive experience
  • Exhibits empathy, courtesy, competence, efficiency, and care
  • Schedules appointments and procedures following standard guidelines
  • Uses multiple computer and phone systems to fulfill patient needs
  • Verifies patient information and documents in Electronic Health Record (EPIC)
  • Advises patients of their responsibilities regarding insurance and referrals

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
  • 1+ years of customer service experience
  • 1+ years of Microsoft Office experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience in a health care setting
  • Bilingual (English / Spanish)
  • Bilingual (English / Tagalog)
  • Knowledge/understanding of CPT/ICD-10 coding
  • Excellent communication skills and phone etiquette
  • Experience in providing customer service
  • Independent means of transportation during work hours for job related tasks

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off and 8 Paid HolidaysMedical Plan options with Health Spending 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 (pet insurance, legal insurance, etc.)