(Only 24h Left) Radiology Scheduler – Fishkill, NY Position Available In Dutchess, New York

Job Description:

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region(formerlyCareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group).Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us forcare at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, NewJersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology andbrilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feeltheir best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discoverthe meaning behindCaring. Connecting. Growing together. OptumRadiology,part of Optum,has an immediate opening for a friendly,patient focused and detailed orientedRadiology Schedulerto join ourteam.

Radiology Scheduleris responsible for the completion of setprocesses and protocols. Works cooperatively with all members ofthe care team to support the vision and mission of theorganization, deliver excellent customer service and adhere to Leanprocesses. Supports the teams in meeting financial, clinical andservice goals.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday a 40-hour work weekto be determined by the supervisor between the hours of 11:00 am to8:00 pm.

Rotating Saturdays between the hours of 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Location:

600 Westage Drive, First Floor, Fishkill, NY12524

PrimaryResponsibilities:

• Obtain accurate and updated patientinformation, such as name, address, insurance information
• Performinsurance verification on the date of service
• Schedulingradiology procedures in an organized and efficient manner
• Knowledge of medical terminology and radiology procedures andrequirements
• File and maintain medical records
• Confirms andschedule appointments
• Answering incoming and outgoing telephonecalls promptly and courteously
• Perform referral documentationpromptly
• Performs certain follow-up services for patients in aprompt and courteous manner, such as scheduling specialistappointments, scheduling follow-up appointments and obtainingcopies lab results or specialist reports
• Adhere to the standardsidentified via Sparq regarding Optum Employee Policies
• Workcohesively with fellow employees to achieve specific team goals
• Keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to theirposition, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality andabiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements
• Comfortable working inhigh pace environment
• Participate in planning, coordinating, andimplementing care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team inaccordance with the Plan of Care
• Assure the continuity of carethrough scheduling and tracking systems
• Provide effectivecommunication to patient / family team members and other healthcare professionals as evidenced by documentation, case conferences,communication notes, and evaluations
• Comply with administrativepolicies to ensure quality of care
• Demonstrate precision andefficiency in scanning documents and monitoring the fax server,retrieving and / or scanning documents and assigning to theappropriate electronic chart
• All employees are expected to keepabreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position,which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding byall HIPAA and OSHA requirements
• Cross-train and help in otherlocations if needed
• Performs other duties as assigned What arethe reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it alltogether
• competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefitprogram, performance rewards, and a management team whodemonstrates their commitment to your success.

Some of ourofferings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue withyour first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan optionsalong with participation in a Health Spending Account or a HealthSaving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance alongwith Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• EducationReimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (petinsurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
• More informationcan be downloaded at: be rewarded and recognized for yourperformance in an environment that will challenge you and give youclear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well asprovide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 1years of customer service or healthcare related experience
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency (multitasking throughmultiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Ability to travel to other offices if needed for coverage

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 years of experience working inmedical front office position performing duties such as schedulingappointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification,collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records
• Experienceworking with an electronic health record (EPIC)
• Knowledge ofRadiology
• Knowledge of Medical terms
• Experience working withscheduling programs

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independentlyand maintain good judgment and accountability
• Demonstratedability to work well with health care providers
• Strongorganizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-taskand prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
• Ability to work wellunder pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal andwritten communication skills; ability to speak clearly andconcisely, conveying information in a manner that others canunderstand, as well as ability to understand and interpretinformation from others The salary range for this role is $16.

00to$28.85per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based onseveral factors including but not limited to local labor markets,education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Groupcomplies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition toyour salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, acomprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs,equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits aresubject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when youbegin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reachingchoice of benefits and incentives. At UnitedHealth Group, ourmission is to help people live healthier lives and make the healthsystem work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race,gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves theopportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, thereare still far too many barriers to good health which aredisproportionately experienced by people of color, historicallymarginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committedto mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling anddelivering equitable care that addresses health disparities andimproves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in ourmission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunityemployer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, nationalorigin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules,or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug

• free workplace.

Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginningemployment. RED, RPO