Associate Patient Care Coordinator

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Connecting. Growing together.With these values to guide us our people are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we are honored to serve.IntegrityCompassionInclusionRelationshipsInnovationPerformance Associate Patient Care Coordinator Requisition number 2346952 Job category Healthcare Delivery Primary location Greensburg PA Date posted 03172026 Overtime status Non-exempt Travel No Share this jobFacebookXLinkedInEmail2000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTSOptum 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 inclusion talented peers comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.TheAssociate Patient Care Coordinatoris responsible for providing patient-oriented service in a clinical or front office setting performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties related to the delivery of patient care including greeting and checking in patients answering phones collecting patient co-pays and insurance payments processing paperwork and performing other front office duties as required in a fast-paced customer-oriented clinical environment.This position is full-time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours at Frick Hospital or variable shifts at the ED which is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. It may be necessary given the business need to work occasional overtime. Our office is located at 532 W Pittsburgh Street Greensburg PA 15601.We offer 3-4 weeks of paid training. Training consists of 20 buddy shifts as well as a training program with a training team on the computer that is about one weeklong. The hours of the training will be based on the schedule of the person you will be shadowing.Primary ResponsibilitiesCommunicates 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 benefitsUtilizes computer systems to enter access or verify patient data in real - time ensuring accuracy and completeness of informationGathers necessary clinical information and processes referrals pre-certification pre-determination s and pre-authorizes according to insurance plan requirementsVerifies insurance coverage benefits and creates price estimates reverifications as neededCollects patient co-pays as appropriate and conducts conversations with patients on their out-of-pocket financial obligationsIdentifies outstanding balances from patients previous visits and attempts to collect any amount dueResponsible for collecting data directly from patients and referring to provider offices to confirm and create scheduled appointments for patient services prior to hospital dischargeResponds to patient and caregivers inquiries related to routine and sensitive topics always in a compassionate and respectful mannerGenerates reviews and analyzes patient data reports and follows up on issues and inconsistencies as necessaryMaintains 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 unitsWhat 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 includePaid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid HolidaysMedical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving accountDental Vision Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage401k Savings Plan Employee Stock Purchase PlanEducation ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary Benefits pet insurance legal insurance LTC Insurance etc.Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma