Part Time Associate Patient Care Coordinator

UnitedHealth Group

5d•$16 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities with Optum, in strategic partnership with ProHealth Care. ProHealth Care is proud to be a leader in health care services, serving Waukesha County and the surrounding areas for more than a century. Explore opportunities across the full spectrum of care as you help us improve the well-being of the community with your skills, compassion and innovation. Be part of a collaborative environment that strives for excellence, nurtures respect and ensures high-quality care delivery to our patients. Join us in making an impact as an Optum Team Member supporting Pro Health Care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Associate Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for the completion of set processes and protocols. Works cooperatively with all members of the care team to support the vision and mission of the organization, deliver excellent customer service and adhere to Lean processes. Supports the teams in meeting financial, clinical and service goals.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
1+ years of customer service experience in an office setting or professional work environment
Beginner level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Ability to work the following schedule
Week 1
Sunday: 7:45am–4:00pm
Monday: 11:30am–8:00pm
Week 2
Wednesday: 11:30am–8:00pm
Thursday: 11:30am–8:00pm
Saturday: 7:45am–4:00pm
Week 3
Sunday: 7:45am–4:00pm
Monday: 11:30am–8:00pm
Tuesday: 11:30am–8:00pm
Week 4
Tuesday: 11:30am–8:00pm
Saturday: 7:45am–4:00pm
Must be 18 years of age or older

Nice To Haves

Experience in a medical office or hospital admitting/registration office
Experience with electronic medical records system
Knowledge of medical terminology
Strong communication and customer service skills both in person and via phone
Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
Demonstrated ability to work well with others
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

Greets visitors and patients in person, or communicates by telephone or video conferencing, upholding excellent customer service
Enters and updates patient demographic and financial information, ensuring the patient is fully registered as early in the process as possible
Obtains appropriate applications and forms, confirming signatures are on file. Photocopies/scans documents as needed
Provides patients with financial responsibility information and collects patient liabilities, documents amount in the appropriate fields, and balances the cash box daily
Works with partnering departments (Financial Counseling, Scheduling, Financial Clearance, and clinical areas) to ensure all aspects of the patient's encounter are completed as needed
Provides wayfinding instructions and assists with hospital information as requested
Coordinates patient admission needs, bed assignments, and tracking boards where applicable
Meets or exceeds audit accuracy standards. Works worklists and error reports timely, and proactively seeks assistance to resolve as needed
May perform other duties upon request

Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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