Associate Patient Care Coordinator at UnitedHealth Group Canada

Albany, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

27.69

Posted On

01 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Healthcare Experience, Computer Proficiency, Scheduling, Insurance Verification, Medical Records Management, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Patient Care, Referral Process Knowledge, EHR Experience

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and fulfilling careers to our team members. As a leading clinic in Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Associate Patient Care Coordinator provides patient care in accordance with established methods and techniques and conforms to recognized standards. Location (Full-Time Onsite): 633 N Albany RD NW Albany, OR 97321 May be required to travel to one or multiple locations for coverage as needed Schedule: This is a 40-hour week, 8-hour shift, schedule is Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:15 am to 5:30 pm PST. The scheduled will be determined by the supervisor upon hire. Primary Responsibilities: Will participate in and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards Handbook. To this end, employees will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within Greets patients for providers, answers the telephone, routing of calls/tasks, books appointments, verify patient insurance coverage, acts as cashier for payments and prepares for appointments Greet and check patients in, verify current demographics and insurance coverage. Notifies back-office staff of patient’s arrival in a timely manner Working knowledge of the referral process Uses the correct search criteria to eliminate the creation of duplicate documentation and enters in the EHR Contact the assistant or provider promptly when an acutely ill patient either telephones or approaches the reception desk with or without an appointment Direct patient flow and prepare patients for exams Proactively monitors and manages provider schedules for accuracy Actively participate in the cleaning of shared work areas Participate in the orientation and training of new employees May work at multiple sites as determined by department necessity Performs all other 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 directions 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) 1+ years of computer proficiency experience (multi-tasking through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word) 1+ years of customer service or healthcare related experience Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of experience working in medical office position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records Experience working with an electronic health record Experience working with scheduling programs Knowledge of medical terminology Ability to work well with providers, clinical staff and patients Soft Skills: Ability to work independently and as a team, and maintain good judgment and accountability Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment 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 greets patients, manages appointments, verifies insurance, and ensures timely communication with clinical staff. They also maintain a clean work environment and assist in training new employees.