Patient Care Coordinator

This position is National Remote. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 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 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 start Caring. Connecting. Growing together . Explore opportunities with WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will be part of a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve improved health outcomes. Explore rewarding opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This position is full time (40 hours / week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 9:00 am - 6:00 pm EST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. We offer on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.

Serve as a resource or Subject Matter Expert for team members or internal customers Handle escalated calls, resolving more complex customer issues Demonstrate outstanding service to identify the source of the caller's issue and work to resolve the inquiries in a timely and professional manner Help guide and educate customers about the fundamentals and benefits of consumer-driven health care topics such as selecting the best benefit plan options, maximizing the value of their health plan benefits and choosing a quality care provider Contact care providers (doctor's offices) on behalf of the customer to assist with appointment scheduling or connections with internal specialists for assistance Other duties as assigned 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.

High School Diploma / GED OR equivalent years of work experience Must be 18 years of age OR older 1+ years of customer service experience OR experience in a medical office, health care, call-center or office setting analyzing and solving customer problems Experience with computers and Windows based programs which includes the ability to navigate and learn new and complex computer system applications Experience with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Outlook Proficient in translating health care-related jargon and complex processes into simple, step-by-step instructions customers can understand and act upon Previously worked or is currently working as a contractor placed at UHG or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates Ability to work full time (40 hours / week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 9:00 am - 6:00 pm EST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

Health care experience Knowledge of billing/finance and eligibility processes, practices and concepts Experience with EMR Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish Telecommuting Requirements: Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable) Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides