Clinical Assistant- Endoscopy

UnitedHealth Group • Massapequa, NY

98d • $16 - $24

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School education or equivalent experience
• Proven customer service experience and solid computer skills
• Proven ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

Nice To Haves

• Epic experience
• Medical office experience
• Knowledge of insurance carriers and managed care plans

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, family members and guests with a friendly smile
• Assists patients with signing in and completing registration
• Enters and scans patient’s demographic and insurance information into Epic
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefit information; informs patients of insurance benefits
• Answers incoming phone calls in a courteous and prompt manner; directs calls and takes messages
• Assists physician by coordinating follow up care for patients; schedules referral appointments for patients and obtains authorization for diagnostic testing
• Assist in direct patient care, rooming patients, eye exam
• Assists with other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees