Patient Care Coordinator – 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.

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.

This position is full time, Monday – Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:30am – 4:00pm PST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. Our office is located at 9709 Third Ave NE Seattle, WA.

We offer 6-8 weeks of paid training. The hours of training will be aligned with your schedule. Training will be conducted onsite.

 

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
• Other 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
• Must be 18+ yrs of age OR older
• 1+ year(s) of customer service experience
• Experience with computers and Windows based programs
• Ability to work full time, Monday – Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:30am – 4:00pm PST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

 

Preferred Requirements:

• 1+ year(s) of experience in a medical office or clinic setting
• Experience with appointment scheduling within a medical office or call center type role 
• UCB/ACD Desktop phone system experience
• Experience with EMR systems, prefer EPIC
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience or knowledge of insurance/prior authorizations

 

The hourly range for this role is $16.88 to $33.22 per hour based on full-time employment. 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.

 

 

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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