Field Based Patient Care Coordinator – Multiple Locations
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.
What Makes an Optum Career different?
We believe that better care for our employees equates to better care for patients
We influence change nationally while maintaining the culture and community of local care organizations
We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here
Compensation & Benefits Highlights:
Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with bonus opportunities
Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CE & equipment allowances
Robust learning and development programs
This is a field based role in the Westmoreland, Blair, Cambria, and Huntingdon, PA Counties
This position is full-time, Monday – Friday. Employees are required to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. no nights, weekends, or holidays.
We offer 2 months of paid training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule OR will be discussed on your first day of employment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support interdisciplinary care team with over all member coordination at the direction of RN or NP/PA
- Data entry and member chart management for: New members, post hospital visits, quality, labs and medications
- Obtain medical records following hospitalizations or physician appointments
- Scheduling member transportation OR appointments
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 equivalent work experience
- Must be 18 years of age OR older
- 3+ years of clinical OR medical record experience. Knowledge of medical terminology and EHR platforms
- Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to patient locations
- Must reside in Westmoreland, Blair, Cambria, OR Huntingdon, PA Counties
- Ability to travel up to 100% of the time
- Ability to work full-time, Monday – Friday. Employees are required to work between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm no nights, weekends, OR holidays
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified nursing assistant OR medical assistant certifications
The hourly range for this role is $19.86 to $38.85 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.
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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Additional Job Detail Information
Requisition Number 2276104
Business Segment Optum
Employee Status Regular
Job Level Individual Contributor
Travel Yes, 100 % of the Time
Additional Locations
Altoona, PA, US
Johnstown, PA, US
Overtime Status Non-exempt
Schedule Full-time
Shift Day Job
Telecommuter Position No
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