Per Diem Associate Patient Care Coordinator

Requisition Number: 2344612
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.
Under direction, the Per Diem Associate Patient Care Coordinator delivers excellent customer service and support to patients, clinicians, and technologists, with primary responsibility for answering phones, scheduling and managing appointments including appropriate follow-up appointments, and conducting outreach calls on behalf of the radiology department. Able to work independently by demonstrating a high level of competence in all support roles. Works to improve radiology clinical and clerical operations through coordination of contact between technologists, patients and referrals outside the unit.
Location: 420 Libbey Industrial Pkwy Weymouth, MA
Department: Radiology
Schedule: This is a per diem role (no set hours), will be working on an 'as needed' basis only. Will be covering nights & weekends.

• Evening hours: 5pm - 9pm
• Weekend hours: 7am - 7pm
• Schedule will vary, will be determined when coverage is needed

Primary Responsibilities:

• Helps manage patient flow, access, and scheduling for technologists to optimize patient appointment availability. Helps determine urgency and priority of emergent add on exams
• Schedules appointments for patients optimizing patient appointment availability
• Assists patients with referral processing and communication with other departments. Performs outreach to patients for appropriate follow-up appointments. Determines urgency and priority of patient appointments. Appropriately schedules exams/procedures accordingly
• Verifies patient insurance coverage and demographic information and collect co-pays and deductibles from patients who are having imaging exams in accordance with insurance programs
• Makes appointment reminder phone calls as needed
• Processes patient requests for copies of images/CD in accordance with Atrius' standard for release of patient information
• Manages the patient flow within the department by adhering to the department check-in process
• Monitors referral/work queue reports and provides necessary outreach for all open active referrals. Closes referrals when appropriate
• May be required to monitors scheduling requests and schedules appointment requests accordingly
• May assist with the checkout function, and appropriately booking follow up appointments per department guidelines
• Perform image sharing functions including but not limited to: assuring availability of radiographs for medical appointments, coordinating previous imaging acquisition from other institutions and assisting in downloading of CD's to patients EMR/PACS. Utilizes the Radiology Information System to verify and maintain correct demographic information in PACS
• Appropriately tracks internal as well as external facility images that enter and leave the department per department policies
• Assists in the communication of results to outside providers by faxing and/or routing per department protocol
• Ensures that waiting room is maintained and orderly
• Assists with training and orientation of new radiology support staff
• Provides back-up coverage for other support staff as needed
• Provides Imaging/radiology support staff coverage at various locations within the region as needed
• Assists in resolving minor patients concerns and complaints as appropriate
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Accesses only the minimum necessary protected health information (PHI) for the performance of job duties. Actively protects the confidentiality and privacy of all protected health information they access in all its forms (written, verbal, and electronic, etc.) taking reasonable precautions to prohibit unauthorized access. Complies with all Atrius Health and departmental privacy policies, procedures and protocols. Follows HIPAA privacy guidelines without deviation when handling protected health information

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
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products, etc

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a medical/clinical setting preferred
• Previous experience in a job requiring the ability to multi-task and prioritize activities preferred
• Healthcare experience including cash collection and Handling and computer skills

Soft Skill:

• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, time management, computer and organizational skills
• Familiarity with EPIC or aptitude to master
• Works in a busy medical/clinical office environment with constant contact with patients and clinicians and frequent interruptions

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 $16.15 to $28.80 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.
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