Patient Care Coordinator - Hybrid in Seattle, WA

Patient Care Coordinator - Hybrid in Seattle, WA

22 Sep 2024
Washington, Seattle-tacoma, 98101 Seattle-tacoma USA

Patient Care Coordinator - Hybrid in Seattle, WA

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.Optum’s Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience. From California to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone. At Optum Pacific West, we care. We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities. Join our culture of caring and make a positive and lasting impact on health care for millions.The Patient Care Coordinator functions as an integral member of the team to deliver exceptional customer service to our patients. The Patient Care Coordinator works alongside the clinical staff to ensure efficient patient service within the department.Hours : Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4pmLocation : 1145 Broadway St. Seattle, WA 98122Role Type: Full-Time Hybrid (after training period)If you reside in Seattle, WA, you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote role as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:

First point of contact for our patients. Sets the tone for 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 over phone

Verifies patient information, while documenting in their Electronic Health Record (EPIC)

Advises patients of their responsibilities regarding insurance and referral information

Performs outreach calls to the patients to help get the patients scheduled for screenings

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)

1+ years of customer service experience

Must reside within a commutable distance of the office location

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years of experience in a medical office or clinic setting

Previous experience with appointment scheduling within a medical office or call center type role

UCB/ACD Desktop phone system experience

Previous experience with EMR systems, prefer EPIC

A basic knowledge of medical terminology

Experience or knowledge of insurance/prior authorizations

All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.Washington Residents Only: The hourly range for Washington residents is $16.54 to $32.55 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.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.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.#RPO #Yellow

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