Patient Care Coordinator - Worcester, United States - Optum

Optum
Optum
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Worcester, United States

2 weeks ago

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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.

Hours:
Standard hours Monday thru Friday, 8:00-5 PM, hours may vary based on the needs of the site. Rotating Saturday schedule 6:30-3:00 PM every other month.


Location: 5 Neponset St. Worcester, MA


Primary Responsibilities:


  • Verifies, reverifies, and authorizes patient insurance coverage and eligibility utilizing computerbased patient registration/scheduling system. Verifies and updates demographic, insurance, and other patient information. Confirms, collects, and posts patient copayments and other outstanding balances. Generates and tracks patient encounter forms. Reviews patient encounter forms for completeness and resolves any discrepancies. Batches encounter forms and submit to appropriate billing area
  • Maintains records and makes daily cash deposit as assigned
  • Receives and addresses patientcare related telephone calls. Provides routine information on procedures and standard policies, refers matters to appropriate person within department/site
  • Identifies problem related priorities, and responds to emergency needs by contacting/interrupting physician/provider within guidelines
  • Resolves patients' questions regarding clinic schedules and billing concerns; handles requests for prescription refills, reschedules appointments, etc.
  • Documents appropriate information in computer system. Prepares patient charts. Ensures completeness by locating test results, reminding patients of appointments, including appropriate forms, etc., for patient appointments
  • Updates and maintains Telephone Message System (TMS) in computer system. Follows through on requests. Distributes messages to appropriate provider or others for appropriate action
  • Enters new referrals or ensures that existing referral numbers are linked in the system to ensure managed care requirements
  • Provides patient education regarding managed care plans and referral process. Answers patients' referral questions, concerns, etc. Provides patient with available options
  • Works collaboratively with primary care practices, patients and specialty practices to process outgoing referrals prior to scheduled visits. Follows up with practices that do not issue a referral or obtain referral on a timely basis
  • Interfaces with staff, providers, and patients regarding denied referrals. Documents information and assists with alternate plan of care, if needed
  • Completes and maintains patient schedules. Schedules and coordinates patient visits, medical procedures for both inpatients and outpatients. Communicates with patients regarding all information related to scheduled appointments
  • Notifies providers, patients and others of changes such as new scheduling, rescheduling, noshow, emergency appointments and addons
  • Maintains recall lists and communicates with patients as appropriate
  • May inform nursing staff or others of laboratory and diagnostic study results; collects and mails test results
  • May escort patient to examination rooms and chaperones patients as required. May process standard and nonstandard business office administrative paperwork, such as purchase requisitions, employee time sheets, expense vouchers, etc. Followsup with personnel outside the medical office to expedite timely action and alleviate, or report delays as appropriate
  • Provides guidance to departmental personnel in medical office on administrative policies and procedures
  • Complies with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc.
  • Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives
  • Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc.
  • Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed
  • Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is required
  • Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed

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 Shortterm di
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