Associate Patient Care Coordinator

UnitedHealth Group • Las Vegas, NV

21h • $16 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Optum NV is seeking an Associate Patient Care Coordinator Chart Checker to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
Schedule: This is a 40 hour week position Monday through Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00am – 5:00pm PST. The scheduled will be determined by the supervisor upon hire.
Location: 2010 Goldring, Las Vegas, NV 89106

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 1+ years of experience working in a medical office
• 1+ years of experience/knowledge in testing and lab results
• Beginner level of experience with computers and Windows based applications
• Ability to coordinate the consensus needed to achieve the medical plan for the patient
• Ability to work onsite at 2010 Wellness Way, Suite 200 Las Vegas, NV
• Ability to work any 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00am – 5:00pm PST

Nice To Haves

• Medical assistance experience
• Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
• Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others

Responsibilities

• Request records from Primary Physicians for all new patients and new diagnosis
• Obtain reports from various Radiology and Laboratory facilities
• Place orders online for patients that were noncompliant
• Notify and reschedule appointments for non-compliant patients
• Obtain all hospital records and follow office protocol for in office visits
• Obtain Operative Reports and Pathology reports for Post Operative appointments
• Work office task box obtaining records for various departments
• Facilitate office workflow obtaining records as patients are in office
• Verify urologic protocol met for referrals, obtain missing reports
• Obtain all current labs for existing patients ordered by primary care physicians
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED