Associate Patient Care Coordinator - Bradenton, FL

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Bradenton
Posted on: January 8, 2022

Job Description:

Do you have compassion and a passion to help others? Transforming healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts with the values you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve your life''s best work.(sm)WellMed provides concierge - level medical care and service for seniors, delivered by physicians and clinic staff that understand and care about the patient''s health. WellMed''s proactive approach focuses on prevention and the complete coordination of care for patients. WellMed is now part of the Optum division under the greater UnitedHealth Group umbrella.The Associate Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for greeting patients and collecting, recording and balancing payments.Primary Responsibilities: Greets patients as they arrive and manages 20 minute wait time Assists patient with intake processes including copying required documents Collects co - payments, co - insurance and deductibles and issues receipts Manages cashier box and daily deposits according to company policies Processes walk - in patients and visitors Answers phones and schedules appointments Manages medical records (maintains, files / scans, prepares for schedule) Ensures all correspondence is scanned and / or filed in a timely manner Processes requests for medical records release and maintains appropriate logs, etc.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 graduate or GED 1+ years of related work experience including data entry Working knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor''s diagnosis of disease Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliancePreferred Qualifications: ICD 10 and CPT coding experience ECW experience To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.Careers with WellMed. Our focus is simple. We''re innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We''re impacting 380,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. We''ve joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your life''s best work.(sm)Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employmentJob Keywords: Associate Patient Care Coordinator, Medical Office, Coordinator, Front Office, Medical Terminology, EMR, ECW, ICD 10, CPT, Bradenton, FL, FLorida

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