Associate Patient Care Coordinator – Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group • Gilbert, AZ

6h • $16 - $29

About The Position

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As Associate Patient Care Coordinator, we are often the first point of contact for our patients and their families. As such we value representing an important first impression. Our professionalism, expertise and dedication help ensure that our patients receive the quality of care they need. We are diligent in obtaining complete and accurate insurance and demographic information in a timely manner, this enables us to provide high quality, compassionate health care service to all who need them, regardless of their ability to pay. Positions may be available in the following areas: Emergency Room, Operating Room, Outpatient, Infusion, Maternal Child and Transplant Services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 6+ months of experience in an office setting, customer service setting (over the phone or face to face), phone support role or call center environment
• Beginner level of proficiency with computer and Windows PC applications, including the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications
• Candidates must be able to work 8-hours shifts, day and night hours, 4 weekends per month, and 1 major holiday a year.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of registration experience in a hospital OR medical setting
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Working knowledge of insurance policies and procedures and patient care setting

Responsibilities

• Communicates directly with patients and / or families either in person or on the phone to complete the registration process by collecting patient demographics, health information, and verifying insurance eligibility / benefits
• Responds to patient and caregivers' inquiries related to routine and sensitive topics always in a compassionate and respectful manner
• Utilizes computer systems to enter, access or verify patient data in real - time ensuring accuracy and completeness of information
• Positions for this function will be responsible for checking in and obtaining all demographics and insurance information for patients
• Answering billing questions
• Deliver and create patient estimates based off insurance benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED