Patient Care Coordinator (SOUTHBOROUGH)

$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

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.

Reliant OBGYN has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented

Patient Service Specialist to join our team. The

Patient Care Coordinator 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 (38.75 hours) : Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7 : 00 am to 5 : 00pm. The scheduled will be determined by the practice manager upon hire.

Location : 24 Newton St. Southborough, MA. May be asked to float to other practices if needed for coverage.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Obtain accurate and updated patient information, such as name, address, insurance information
• Perform insurance verification on the date of service
• Obtain patient signatures for required documents
• File and maintain medical records
• Confirms and schedule appointments
• Answering incoming and outgoing telephone calls promptly and courteously
• Perform referral documentation promptly
• Performs certain follow-up services for patients in a prompt and courteous manner, such as scheduling specialist appointments, scheduling follow-up appointments and obtaining copies lab results or specialist reports
• Adhere to the standards identified via Sparq regarding Optum Employee Policies
• Work cohesively with fellow employees to achieve specific team goals
• Keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements
• Comfortable working in high pace environment
• Participate in planning, coordinating, and implementing care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team in accordance with the Plan of Care
• Assure the continuity of care through scheduling and tracking systems
• Provide effective communication to patient / family team members and other health care professionals as evidenced by documentation, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations
• Comply with administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Demonstrate precision and efficiency in scanning documents and monitoring the fax server, retrieving and / or scanning documents and assigning to the appropriate electronic chart
• All employees are expected to keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPPA and OSHA requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

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