? [Only 24h Left] Associate Patient Care Coordinator – Irwin, PA Position Available In Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

$2,000 SIGN

ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

Optum is a globalorganization that delivers care, aided by technology to helpmillions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with ourteam will directly improve health outcomes by connecting peoplewith the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need tofeel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversityand inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and careerdevelopment opportunities. Come make an impact on the communitieswe serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale.

Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Responsiblefor providing patient-oriented service in a clinical or frontoffice setting; performs a variety of clerical and administrativeduties related to the delivery of patient care, including greetingand checking in patients, answering phones, collecting patientco-pays and insurance payments, processing paperwork, andperforming other front office duties as required in a fast-paced,customer-oriented clinical environment.

Hours:

Monday

• Friday 6 AM
• 6 PM and Saturday 6 AM
• 4:30 PM
• Working 8 Hours within thesetime frames

Location:

8775 Norwin Avenue, Irwin, PA. We offermultiple weeks of paid training. The hours of the training will bebased on schedule or will be discussed on your first day ofemployment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Communicates directly withpatients and / or families either in person or on the phone tocomplete the registration process by collecting patientdemographics, health information, and verifying insuranceeligibility / benefits
• Utilizes computer systems to enter accessor verify patient data in real
• time ensuring accuracy andcompleteness of information
• Gathers necessary clinicalinformation and processes referrals, pre-certification,pre-determinations, and pre-authorizes according to insurance planrequirements
• Verifies insurance coverage, benefits and createsprice estimates, reverifications as needed
• Collects patientco-pays as appropriate and conducts conversations with patients ontheir out-of-pocket financial obligations
• Identifies outstandingbalances from patient’s previous visits and attempts to collect anyamount due
• Responsible for collecting data directly from patients
• Responds to patient and caregivers’ inquiries related to routineand sensitive topics always in a compassionate and respectfulmanner
• Generates, reviews and analyzes patient data reports andfollows up on issues and inconsistencies as necessary
• Maintainsup-to-date knowledge of specific registration requirements for OPRegistration What are the reasons to consider working forUnitedHealth Group? Put it all together
• competitive base pay, afull and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and amanagement team who demonstrates their commitment to your success.

Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start toaccrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• MedicalPlan options along with participation in a Health Spending Accountor a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&DInsurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disabilitycoverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee AssistanceProgram
• 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)
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week)Sunday
• Saturday. Employees are required to have flexibility towork any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal businesshours of 6am
• 6pm EST and assist in coverage on weekends andholidays
• Ability to stand for most of the 8-hour shift you areworking
• Access to reliable transportation and possess a valid USdriver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 years of customerservice experience such as hospital, office setting, customerservice setting, or phone support
• Experience with MicrosoftOffice products
• Experience in a Hospital Patient RegistrationDepartment, Physician office or any medical setting
• Experience ininsurance reimbursement and financial verification
• Experience inrequesting and processing financial payments
• Working knowledge ofmedical terminology
• Understanding of insurance policies andprocedures
• Ability to perform basic mathematics for financialpayments

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, communication andcustomer service skills

PLEASE NOTE

The sign-on bonus is onlyavailable to external candidates. Candidates who are currentlyworking for UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a relatedentity in a full time, part time or per diem basis (“InternalCandidates”) are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus. Thesalary range for this role is $16.00 to $28.85 per hour based onfull-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including butnot limited 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