Associate Patient Care Coordinator at UnitedHealth Group Canada

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Feb, 26

Salary

27.69

Posted On

25 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Appointment Scheduling, Patient Registration, Cashiering, Medical Records Management, Insurance Verification, CPT Coding, ICD-10 Coding, Medical Terminology, Bilingual, MS Office, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Multi-tasking, Judgment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Associate Patient Care Coordinator is responsible to the Center Administrator and provides appointment scheduling, patient registration, cashiering, answers incoming calls and performs other related clerical functions. This primary role provides front office support functions. Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00AM – 5:00PM Location: 7061 Grand Montecito Pkwy Las Vegas, NV 89149 Primary Responsibilities: Greets patients as they arrive and manage appropriate standard wait times Complete check-in and check-out tasks to include patient demographic verification, insurance verification, complete pre-authorizations and/or precertification of procedures, and copy required documents Collects co-payments, co-insurance, and deductibles and issues receipts Manages cashier box and daily deposits according to company policies Answers phones and schedules appointments Answer telephone calls, re-direct calls as appropriate, assist callers with questions or concerns, and take messages as needed Manages medical records (maintains, files/scans, prepares for schedule) Ensures all correspondence is scanned and/or filed, processes requests for medical records release and maintains appropriate logs, etc. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public Performs all other related duties as assigned What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include: Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Education Reimbursement Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.) More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED (or higher) CPR certified or able to obtain certification within 30 days of hire 1+ years of customer service experience Beginner level of proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Ability to travel 10%25 of the time during work hours for job related tasks Access to reliable transportation Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of experience in a healthcare setting 1+ years of experience with insurance programs and basic managed care principals such as referrals and prior authorization Experience working with EPIC Medical office setting experience Knowledge/understanding of CPT/ICD-10 coding Knowledge of medical terminology Bilingual in Spanish/English Soft Skills: Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers Strong organizational and time management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $27.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #RPO, #RED

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Responsibilities

The Associate Patient Care Coordinator provides front office support functions, including appointment scheduling, patient registration, and cashiering. This role also involves managing incoming calls and performing related clerical tasks to ensure efficient patient care.