Patient Care Coordinator – Hybrid in Everett, 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 is responsible for checking in, scheduling appointments, answering billing questions, and managing patient medical records for a clinic. Roles may vary based on the size of the clinic(s).

Location: 1728 W Marine View Dr. Suite 106, Everett, WA 98201; Role will become hybrid after training period

Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8am-5pm PST

If you live near Everett, WA, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid remote role*  as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Applies knowledge/skills to activities that often vary from day to day
• Demonstrates a moderate level of knowledge and skills in own function
• Requires little assistance with standard and non-standard requests
• Solves routine problems on own
• Works with supervisor to solve more complex problems
• Prioritizes and organizes own work to meet agreed upon deadlines
• Works with others as part of a team
• Assist physicians, as required in coordination of care for patients
• Works collaboratively with Centralized Services to support patient needs
• Establish and maintain relationships with service providers for patient’s coordination of care
• Ensures work is being performed according to company policies, procedures, and standards
• Provides high quality care and service excellence to our patients
• Performs other administrative and clerical duties as assigned
• Participates in a variety of department initiatives
• Ensures all OSHA, HIPAA, and other regulations are followed
• Follows proper reporting protocols for any compliance or incident reporting as needed
• Maintains strict patient and employee confidentiality
• Other duties and responsibilities, not specifically described, maybe defined, or assigned from time to time, consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities of the incumbent by management

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+ year(s) of medical front desk experience
• 1+ year(s) of Microsoft Office experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data analysis software
• 1+ year(s) of customer service experience
• 1+ year(s) of electronic medical record experience
• 1+ year(s) of health plan insurance knowledge 
• 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 (preferably EPIC)
• A basic knowledge of medical terminology

*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.

 

 

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