Field Based Patient Care Coordinator

UnitedHealth GroupJackson, MS
294d$19 - $38Onsite

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) product, we work with a team to provide care to patients at home in a nursing home, assisted living for senior housing. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You will be part of the primary care team collaborating with all interdisciplinary team members and will support multiple providers. The Patient Care Coordinator is a flexible team member who works to support nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) as well as our patients. This role assists in care coordination activities, administrative tasks and supports our patients and providers. This position is full time Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. Location: Field Based in Hinds, Rankin and Lauderdale, MS County. We offer 2 months of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be aligned with your schedule.

Requirements

  • High school Diploma / GED or equivalent work experience
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • 3+ years of clinical or medical record experience. Strong knowledge of medical terminology and EHR platforms
  • Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to patient locations
  • Reside within York and Lancaster, PA County
  • Ability to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime

Nice To Haves

  • Certified nursing assistant or medical assistant certifications

Responsibilities

  • Support interdisciplinary care team with overall member coordination at the direction of RN or NP/PA
  • Data entry and member chart management for: New members, post hospital visits, quality, labs and medications
  • Obtain medical records following hospitalizations or physician appointments
  • Scheduling member transportation or appointments

Benefits

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

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

Education Level

High school or GED

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