Patient Care Coordinator Sr.

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Auburn, MA, USA
In-Office
20-36 Hourly
Senior level
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The Role
Coordinates patient care and front-desk operations, including telephone outreach, appointment scheduling, billing support, patient inquiries, medical records management, correspondence filing, and records-release requests. Maintains HIPAA compliance, delivers professional customer service, performs clerical and data-entry duties, and works with patients and clinical personnel. The role requires medical office knowledge, strong communication, Microsoft Office proficiency, and reliable attendance.
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Requisition Number: 2394099
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.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM- 5 PM
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Receives incoming telephone calls in a prompt and courteous manner working with multiple phone lines and provide telephonic patient outreach and patient experience calls
  • Have consistent, punctual and reliable attendance
  • Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate commitment to superior customer service, including quality and care and concern with each and every internal and external customer
  • Represents the Company in a professional manner, following all Company policies and procedures
  • Uses, protects, and discloses patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
  • Responsible for accurately and professionally handling all front desk operations including answering phones, greeting patients, scheduling of all appointments, EOD Billing, addressing routine inquiries, working daily reports, and forwarding non-routine requests to appropriate personnel
  • Performs clerical duties as directed
  • Manages medical records (maintains, files/scans, prepares for schedule)
  • Ensures all correspondence is scanned and/or filed in timely manner
  • Processes requests for medical records release and maintains appropriate logs, etc.
  • Ability to work independently
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned

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 4+ years of customer service experience
  • 1+ years of data entry and customer service experience with strong communication skills both in person and via phone
  • 1+ years of experience/working knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology
  • Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications to include Excel, Word, and Outlook

Preferred Qualification:
  • Experience in a physician's office, clinical or hospital setting
  • Ability to display excellent telephone/switchboard etiquette
  • Ability to interact and verbally communicate effectively with patients and all levels of personnel in a professional, courteous and effective manner with excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to multi-task in a high paced environment with good organizational skills
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions and to work with general guidance
  • Demonstrated clerical skills (typing, filing, telephone courtesy)
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) language proficiency

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 $20.00 to $36.00 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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Skills Required

  • High school diploma/GED or 4+ years of customer service experience
  • 1+ year of data entry and customer service experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, in person and by phone
  • 1+ year of experience or working knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Experience in a physician's office, clinical, or hospital setting
  • Excellent telephone and switchboard etiquette
  • Professional, courteous, and effective communication with patients and personnel
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions and work with general guidance
  • Demonstrated clerical skills, including typing, filing, and telephone courtesy
  • Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency

What the Team is Saying

Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is generally described as decent or good, and many note it as a strong part of the package. Actual ability to take time off can depend on workload and team coverage.
  • Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer match and access to an employee stock purchase plan, which are highlighted as meaningful components of total rewards. These programs are consistently referenced among core benefits.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiver leave, along with adoption assistance, are publicly highlighted and viewed as notable elements of the package. Availability can be role-specific, but these supports contribute to overall breadth where offered.

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The Company
HQ: Eden Prairie, MN
160,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.

Typical time on-site: Not Specified
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