Per Diem Associate Patient Care Coordinator

Per Diem Associate Patient Care Coordinator at UnitedHealth Group

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Per Diem Associate Patient Care Coordinator

Requisition number 2351855 Job category Admin Support Services Primary location Greensburg PA Date posted 04022026 Overtime status Non-exempt Travel No

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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.

The Associate Patient Care Coordinator is 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 per diem. Employees are required to work any shift between the hours of 600 AM - 600 PM as assigned based on business needs including the flexibility to work occasional weekends based on business need. Our office is located at Westmoreland Hospital 532 West Pittsburgh Street Greensburg PA 15601.

We offer weeks of paid training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.

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 patients 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

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 401k 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 httpuhg.hruhgbenefits

Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you