Associate Patient Care Coordinator - Full-time

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a full-time Associate Patient Care Coordinator in Green Valley, AZ. The role involves scheduling, patient check-ins, and supporting the care team to enhance health outcomes. Candidates should have a high school diploma or 2+ years of customer service experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and education reimbursement. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
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 Primary Care Midvale Clinic* has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Associate Patient Care Coordinator to join our team. The hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. May be asked to float to other practices for coverage.

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.
• *Primary Responsibilities:

+ Centralized scheduling, making appointment, outreach to patients

+ Use call processing and other applicable functionality in the EHR to take messages and communicate with clinicians

+ Greet patients and conduct check-in process

+ Monitor daily reminder call logs to reschedule appointments as needed

+ Close payment batch(es) at the end of each shift, assemble and balance batch(es) according to cash control procedures

+ Maintain knowledge of current OSHA and Optum policies

+ Assist coworkers as needed to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork

+ Perform other duties as assigned

+ Assist co-workers and team members with duties when requested, to include but not limited to, floating to other areas
• *What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together – competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:**

+ 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.)

+ More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
• *Required Qualifications:

+ High School Diploma/GED (or higher) OR 2+ years of customer service experience

+ CPR certified or able to obtain certification within 30 days of hire

+ 3+ months of customer service experience

+ Basic level of computer proficiency (including Microsoft Office)
• *Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience working with an electronic health record

+ Knowledge of medical terminology

+ Bilingual (English / Spanish)

+ Office Administrative / Receptionist / Clerical experience in a medical environment

+ Excellent communication skills and phone etiquette

+ Ability to multi-task

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

#RPO #Red

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 Primary Care Midvale Clinic* has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Associate Patient Care Coordinator to join our team. The hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. May be asked to float to other practices for coverage.

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.
• *Primary Responsibilities:

+ Centralized scheduling, making appointment, outreach to patients

+ Use call processing and other applicable functionality in the EHR to take messages and communicate with clinicians

+ Greet patients and conduct check-in process

+ Monitor daily reminder call logs to reschedule appointments as needed

+ Close payment batch(es) at the end of each shift, assemble and balance batch(es) according to cash control procedures

+ Maintain knowledge of current OSHA and Optum policies

+ Assist coworkers as needed to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork

+ Perform other duties as assigned

+ Assist co-workers and team members with duties when requested, to include but not limited to, floating to other areas
• *What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together – competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

+ 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.)

+ More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
• *Required Qualifications:**

+ High School Diploma/GED (or higher) OR 2+ years of customer service experience

+ CPR certified or able to obtain certification within 30 days of hire

+ 3+ months of customer service experience

+ Basic level of computer proficiency (including Microsoft Office)
• *Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience working with an electronic health record

+ Knowledge of medical terminology

+ Bilingual (English / Spanish)

+ Office Administrative / Receptionist / Clerical experience in a medical environment

+ Excellent communication skills and phone etiquette

+ Ability to multi-task

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

#RPO #Red