[Urgent Search] Associate Patient Care Coordinator – Edgewater, NJ Position Available In Bergen, New Jersey

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 behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. TheAssociate Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for thecompletion of set processes and protocols. Works cooperatively withall members of the care team to support the vision and mission ofthe organization, deliver excellent customer service and adhere toLean processes. Supports the teams in meeting financial, clinicaland service goals.

Working Hours:

Monday through Friday a 40-hourwork week between the hours of 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. RotatingSaturdays from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Schedule to be determined bymanager upon hire.

Location:

935 River ROAD, Suite 301 Edgewater,NJ 07020.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Obtain accurate and updatedpatient information, such as name, address, insurance information
• Perform insurance verification on the date of service
• Obtainpatient signatures for required documents
• Upload a validGovernment issued state ID of patient and patient insurance cards
• Accurate and complete occupational medicine registration workflow
• File and maintain medical records
• Consistently correctregistration work queue errors
• Confirms and schedule appointments
• Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously
• Performreferral documentation promptly
• Working daily in the claims editwork queue to correct registration errors for submission toinsurance companies
• Performs certain follow-up services forpatients in a prompt and courteous manner, such as schedulingspecialist appointments, scheduling follow-up appointments andobtaining copies lab results or specialist reports
• Adhere to thestandards identified via Sparq regarding Optum Employee Policies
• Work cohesively with fellow employees to achieve specific teamgoals
• Keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant totheir position, which includes maintaining patient confidentialityand abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements
• Comfortableworking in high pace environment
• Participate in planning,coordinating, and implementing care in conjunction with themultidisciplinary team in accordance with the Plan of Care
• Assurethe continuity of care through scheduling and tracking systems
• Provide effective communication to patient / family team membersand other health care professionals as evidenced by documentation,case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations
• Notifyclinical staff of schedule changes as they occur
• Comply withadministrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Demonstrateprecision and efficiency in scanning documents and monitoring thefax server, retrieving and / or scanning documents and assigning tothe appropriate electronic chart
• Participate in orientation(scheduling segment) of new field employees and distribute updatesand changes as needed
• Perform other related duties andassignments as required
• Organize and maintains medical records
• All employees are expected to keep abreast on current medicalrequirements relevant to their position, which includes maintainingpatient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPPA and OSHArequirements
• Complete new clinical competencies rolled out by theEducational Committee
• 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: http://uhg.

hr/uhgbenefits You’ll be rewardedand recognized for your performance in an environment that willchallenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes tosucceed in your role as well as provide development for other rolesyou may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High SchoolDiploma/GED (or higher)
• 1 years of customer service or healthcarerelated experience
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency(multi-tasking through multiple applications including MicrosoftOutlook, Excel, and Word)
• Ability to travel to other offices ifneeded for coverage

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 years ofexperience working in medical front office position performingduties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out,insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medicalrecords
• Experience working with an electronic health record(EPIC)
• Experience working with scheduling programs
• Knowledge ofRadiology
• Knowledge of Medical terms

Soft Skills:

• Ability towork independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbaland written communication skills; ability to speak clearly andconcisely, conveying information in a manner The salary range forthis role is $16.

00 to $28.85 per hour based on full-timeemployment. Pay is based on several factors including but notlimited to local labor markets, education, work experience,certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimumwage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealthGroup offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package,incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401kcontribution (all benefits are subject to eligibilityrequirements). No matter where or when you begin a career withUnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefitsand incentives. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to helppeople live healthier lives and make the health system work betterfor everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality,age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live theirhealthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too manybarriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced bypeople of color, historically marginalized groups, and those withlower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on theenvironment and enabling and delivering equitable care thataddresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — anenterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group isan Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law andqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protectedveteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local,state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Groupis a drug

• free workplace.

Candidates are required to pass a drugtest before beginning employment. RPO, RED