Associate Patient Care Coordinator

Optum
US - Massachusetts - Milford
January 20, 2025

$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Reliant Medical Group Rehab and Sports Medicine has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Associate Patient Service Specialist to join our team. The Associate Patient Service Specialist 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:
Monday (10:
45am-7pm), Tuesday & Wednesday (10:
45am-7pm OR 7am-3:
15pm), Thursday & Friday (8:
45am-5pm) (38. 75 hours). Role will include 5 Saturday shifts (7:
45am-12pm) per year. Schedule to be determined by supervisor upon hire.

Location:
101 Cedar Street, Milford, MA 01757

Primary Responsibilities:

Obtain accurate and updated patient information, such as name, address, insurance information
Perform insurance verification on the date of service
Obtain patient signatures for required documents
Upload a valid Government issued state ID of patient and patient insurance cards
File and maintain medical records
Consistently correct registration work queue errors
Confirms and schedule appointments
Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously
Perform referral documentation promptly
Working daily in the claims edit work queue to correct registration errors for submission to insurance companies
Performs certain follow-up services for patients in a prompt and courteous manner, such as scheduling specialist appointments, scheduling follow-up appointments and obtaining copies lab results or specialist reports
Adhere to the standards identified via Sparq regarding Optum Employee Policies
Work cohesively with fellow employees to achieve specific team goals
Keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements
Comfortable working in high pace environment
Assure the continuity of care through scheduling and tracking systems
Provide effective communication to patient / family team members and other health care professionals as evidenced by documentation, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations
Notify clinical staff of schedule changes as they occur
Comply with administrative policies to ensure quality of care
Demonstrate precision and efficiency in scanning documents and monitoring the fax server, retrieving and / or scanning documents and assigning to the appropriate electronic chart
Participate in orientation (scheduling segment) of new field employees and distribute updates and changes as needed
Perform other related duties and assignments as required
Organize and maintains medical records
All employees are expected to keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPPA and OSHA requirements
Performs 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:

/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)
1+ years of customer service-related or healthcare experience

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years of experience working in medical front office position performing duties such as schedu.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

Related Job Postings

Sales Representative

US0056 Sysco Boston LLC

US - MA - MA - Milton
January 20, 2025

Are you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco's World Class Sales Team and explore all the benefits and perks. Why you should join our Sales Team: • Competitive base salary, bonus, plus promotional...

Find Jobs Hiring Now Near You!

Get Jobilize Job Search Mobile App Now