Associate Patient Care Coordinator - Per Diem - Glendale, CA
Glendale, California
Employer: UnitedHealth Group
Industry: Clinical
Salary: $16.00 - $28.27 per hour
Job type: Full-Time
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.
Hours: A minimum of 1 shift a month and you must be able to work any of these shifts: 4 PM - 2:30 AM PST - 6 PM - 4:30 AM PST - 8 PM - 6:30 AM PST. This position is Per Diem.
Location: This position will be in the Emergency Room Admitting Department. Our office is located at GLENDALE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, 1420 SOUTH CENTRAL AVE, GLENDALE, CA, 91204.
Primary Responsibilities:
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:
Preferred Qualifications:
Soft Skills:
Physical and Work Environment:
California Residents Only: The hourly range for California residents is $16.00 to $28.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
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
Hours: A minimum of 1 shift a month and you must be able to work any of these shifts: 4 PM - 2:30 AM PST - 6 PM - 4:30 AM PST - 8 PM - 6:30 AM PST. This position is Per Diem.
Location: This position will be in the Emergency Room Admitting Department. Our office is located at GLENDALE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, 1420 SOUTH CENTRAL AVE, GLENDALE, CA, 91204.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Communicates directly with patients and / or families either in person or on the phone to complete the registration process by collecting patient demographics, health information, and verifying insurance eligibility / benefits
- Utilizes computer systems to enter access or verify patient data in real - time ensuring accuracy and completeness of information
- Gathers necessary clinical information and processes referrals, pre - certification, pre - determinations, and pre - authorizes according to insurance plan requirements
- Verifies insurance coverage, benefits and creates price estimates, reverifications as needed
- Collects patient co - pays as appropriate and conducts conversations with patients on their out - of - pocket financial obligations
- Identifies outstanding balances from patient's previous visits and attempts to collect any amount due
- Responsible for collecting data directly from patients and referring provider offices to confirm and create scheduled appointments for patient services prior to hospital discharge
- Responds to patient and caregivers' inquiries related to routine and sensitive topics always in a compassionate and respectful manner
- Generates, reviews and analyzes patient data reports and follows up on issues and inconsistencies as necessary
- Maintains up - to - date knowledge of specific registration requirements for all areas, including but not limited to: Main Admitting, OP Registration, ED Registration, Maternity, and Rehabilitation units
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)
- 1+ years of customer service experience in a hospital, office setting, customer service setting, or phone support setting
- Ability to work a minimum of 1 shift a month with flexibility to work any of the following shifts: 4 PM - 2:30 AM PST, 6 PM - 4:30 AM PST, or 8 PM - 6:30 AM PST
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department, Physician's Office, OR any medical setting
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- Understanding of insurance policies and procedures
- Experience in insurance reimbursement and financial verification
- Ability to perform basic mathematics for financial payments
- Experience in requesting and processing financial payments
Soft Skills:
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
Physical and Work Environment:
- Standing for long periods of time (10 - 12 hours) while using a workstation on wheels and phone / headset
California Residents Only: The hourly range for California residents is $16.00 to $28.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
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
Created: 2024-09-01
Reference: 2245050
Country: United States
State: California
City: Glendale
ZIP: 91210
About UnitedHealth Group
Founded in: 1977
Number of Employees: 300000
Website: https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/
Career site: https://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/
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