Associate Patient Care Coordinator

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking an Associate Patient Care Coordinator to join our team in Wantagh, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

 As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

Optum Pediatric Urgent Care of Wantagh, part of Optum, has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Associate Patient Care Coordinator to join our team. The Associate Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for the completion of set processes and protocols. Works cooperatively with all members of the care team to support the vision and mission of the organization, deliver excellent customer service and adhere to Lean processes. Supports the teams in meeting financial, clinical and service goals.

Schedule: Office is open seven days a week. This role would consist of a 37.5-hour work week, between the hours of 7:00 am to 10:00 pm including holidays. The schedule will be determined by the supervisor upon hire. (tentative schedule Sunday 6:50 am to 10:00 pm, Monday 6:50 am to 3:00 pm, Thursday 1:50 pm to 10:00pm and Friday 1:50 pm to 10:00pm) 

Location: 1167 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793

 Primary Responsibilities:

• Greets patients, family members and guests with a friendly smile
• Assists patients with signing in and completing registration
• Schedule appointments for new or established patients
• Follow the payment Security policy and procedures according to Optum Medical guidelines
• Answers incoming phone calls in a courteous and prompt manner; directs calls and takes messages
• Ability to maintain a work queue list- complete any pending actions i.e. referrals, scheduling appointments
• Obtain referrals
• Answers incoming phone calls in a courteous and prompt manner; directs calls and takes messages
• Enters and scans patient's demographic and insurance information into Epic
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefit information; informs patients of insurance benefits
• Assists physician and clinical staff by coordinating follow up care for patients; schedules referral appointments for patients and obtains authorization for diagnostic testing
• Sends patient records to primary care physician
• Ability to be cross trained as a medical assistant
• Enters and scans patient's demographic and insurance information into Epic
• Assists with other tasks 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 dis