Patient Care Coordinator - Bayonne, NJ

Bayonne, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $18.00 - $23.00

Benefits

Paid Time Off

8 Paid holidays

medical plan options

Health spending account

Health saving account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short-Term Disability coverage

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 such as pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC insurance

Job Description

Optum, a part of UnitedHealth Group, is a prominent healthcare organization operating across the Tri-State region, including New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The company is recognized for its commitment to innovative, patient-focused care through the integration of state-of-the-art technology and a collaborative work environment. Formerly associated with CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York, and Riverside Medical Group, Optum has expanded its outreach to hundreds of locations serving diverse communities. This expansive network offers a dynamic workplace where employees are encouraged to thrive professionally while making a tangible difference in the lives of patients and their families.

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Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED or higher
minimum 1 year experience in medical office with duties including appointment scheduling, patient check-in/out, insurance verification, co-pay collection, medical records maintenance
intermediate proficiency in computer applications like MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
ability to use multiple web applications
ability to travel up to 10% and reliable transportation
adherence to HIPAA and OSHA guidelines
excellent communication and organizational skills
ability to work in a fast-paced environment
strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
commitment to patient confidentiality
ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED or higher
1+ years of experience in a medical office position performing scheduling, patient check-in/out, insurance verification, co-pay collection, and medical records maintenance
intermediate computer proficiency including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and multiple web applications
ability to travel 10% to cover other offices
reliable transportation
knowledge of Epic EMR software preferred
bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
ability to work independently and maintain accountability
strong organizational and time management skills
ability to multi-task and prioritize
excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job Duties

Obtain accurate and updated patient information such as name, address, insurance information
perform insurance verification on the date of service
obtain patient signatures for required documents
upload a valid government-issued state ID of patient and patient insurance cards
complete occupational medicine registration workflow accurately
file and maintain medical records
consistently correct registration work queue errors
confirm and schedule appointments
answer telephone calls promptly and courteously
perform referral documentation promptly
work daily in the claims edit work queue to correct registration errors for insurance submission
perform follow-up services such as scheduling specialist and follow-up appointments, obtaining lab results or specialist reports
adhere to Optum employee policies via Sparq
work cohesively with team members to achieve goals
maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and OSHA requirements
participate in planning and implementing care with multidisciplinary team
assure continuity of care through scheduling and tracking systems
provide effective communication to patients, family, team members, and healthcare professionals
notify clinical staff of schedule changes
comply with administrative policies to ensure quality care
demonstrate precision and efficiency in document scanning, fax monitoring, and chart assignments
participate in orientation for new employees
perform other related duties as assigned
organize and maintain medical records
complete new clinical competencies
perform other duties as assigned

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