Associate Patient Care Coordinator – Lake Success, NY Position Available In Nassau, New York
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Job Description
Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Associate 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.
Schedule:
This is a 37.5-hour work week, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, shift to be determined by the hiring manager upon hire.
Location:
2800 Marcus Ave. Suite 102, Lake Success, New York, 11042
Primary Responsibilities:
Greet patients and conduct check-in process: Collect or verify demographic information, including key demographic fields Load or update insurance information as needed Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously Confirms and schedule appointments Verify eligibility and authorization and flag appointment accordingly Scan insurance card(s) Collect co-payments and outstanding balances Post payments received in practice management system and provide system-generated receipts Ability to float to other locations as needed Schedule appointments using approved scheduling guidelines Use call processing and other applicable functionality in the EHR to take messages and communicate with clinicians Monitor daily reminder call logs; conduct outreach to patients requiring appointments; contact patients who, “no show,” for follow up appointments for chronic conditions or preventive care Monitor administrative tasks in the EHR and respond timely Scan and index documents into the EHR; ensure that necessary documents, lab results, etc. are available in advance of patient visits Close payment batch(es) at the end of each shift, assemble, and balance batch(es) according to Optum cash control procedures Assist coworkers as needed to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork Demonstrate respect for patients and Optum staff by presenting a friendly, courteous manner at all times and maintaining patient confidentiality