Medical Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator – GI Position Available In Nassau, New York

Medical Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator – GI Optum 401(k) United States, York, Syosset Jun 12, 2025 Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH 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 York, 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

Check in patients at both the Front Desk and Endoscopy Desk
Update patient insurance information and collect co-payments
Verify and update patient demographics
Assist patients in signing all required consent forms (Front Desk and Endoscopy Desk)
Print patient wristbands for identification
Collect and process payments (Front Desk bucket)
Work registration queues in the system
Link recalls to appointments and procedures
Call patients for colonoscopy recalls
Confirm procedure and office appointments
Answer phones, schedule appointments, and take messages
Assist with medication refill requests
Send procedure reports to Primary Care Providers (PCPs) You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

HS diploma or equivalent
Ability to be a team player
Proven computer knowledge
Proven excellent verbal and communication skills
Ability to adapt to a changing environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $28.85 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic 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 beginning employment.