Patient Care Coordinator - Shoreline, 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.

Optum Shoreline,

part of Optum,

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

Patient Care Coordinator

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.

The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for general clinic office functions that support efficient and effective patient care including patient registration, insurance verification, collection of applicable co-insurance and / or co-payments and scheduling of diagnostic and follow-up appointments and answering phones.

Schedule :

Wednesday (8am-7pm), Thursday (7am-7pm), Friday (7am-7pm), Saturday (8am-12 : 30pm)

Location

1201 N 175th Street, Shoreline, WA 98133. May be required to support other sites, as needed.

Primary Responsibilities :

Greet customers into the practice and provide instruction and / or direction as necessary both on the phone and in person

Schedule and coordinate all patient appointments as directed

Maintain an organized and clean work area, free of clutter

Prepare all documentation and records with accuracy as directed or necessary for the patients care

Meet or exceed the performance measures established by the Practice Management Dept.

Order and maintain the inventory, and stock in the area according to the policies and procedures established by the Practice Management Dept. and Central Supply

Follow establish policy and procedures related to the position

Participate and contribute in a team-based environment

Maintain a team supportive attendance record

Understand and deliver quality customer service that is consistent with the Polyclinics efforts in becoming a High-Performance Organization

Follow OSHA / WISHA (including usage of PPE) guidelines

Follow HIPAA regulations

Adapt and perform effectively in a continuously changing environment, and in occasional difficult situations

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.)

Youll 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+ years of customer service experience with strong communication skills both in person and via phone

6+ months of experience working in a medical front office position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in / out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records

6+ months of EPIC experience

Preferred Qualifications :

1+ years of Microsoft Office experience

1+ years of experience working in a medical front office position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in / out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records

Experience working in the healthcare industry

Knowledge of medications and medical terminology

Soft Skills :

Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability

Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines

Ability to be empathetic and kind towards patients

Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others

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, youll 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 everyoneof every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and incomedeserves 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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