Practice Assistant (FISHKILL)

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Practice Assistan

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Practice Assistant is responsible for the completion of set processes and protocols. Works cooperatively with all members of the care team to support the vision and mission of the organization, deliver excellent customer service and adhere to Lean processes. Supports the teams in meeting financial, clinical and service goals.

Schedule : Friday through Monday a 40-hour work week, Friday from 7 : 30 am to 4 : 30 pm, Saturday from 7 : 30 am to 4 : 30 pm , Sunday from 11 am to 7 : 45 pm and Monday 11 am to 7 : 45 pm, The schedule will be determined by the supervisor upon hire.

Location : 600 Westage Business Center Dr, Fishkill, NY 12524

Primary Responsibilities :

• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner
• Obtain accurate and updated patient information, such as name, address, insurance information
• Perform insurance verification on the date of service
• Check in patients \Check out patients
• Scheduling appointments in an organized and efficient manner
• Obtain patient signatures for required documents
• File and maintain medical records
• Confirms and schedule appointments
• Follow the Cash Security policy and procedures according to Optum Medical guidelines
• Perform referral documentation promptly
• Performs certain follow-up services for patients in a prompt and courteous manner, such as scheduling specialist appointments

Adhere to the standards identified via Sparq regarding Optum Emplo