Associate Patient Care Coordinator

Opportunities with Colonial Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join our team and advance your career within a leading primary care and specialty medical practice that prides itself on family-focused, patient-centric care. With over 25 years of experience, offices across Sumter, Columbia, Camden, and Manning, SC, and a commitment to reducing wait times and integrating cutting-edge medical advancements, we offer a supportive environment where you can grow professionally. Our dedication to improving the quality of life for our patients through coordinated care and advanced diagnostic services is unwavering. Be part of a network that valuesCaring. Connecting. Growing together.Optumis seeking anAssociate Patient Care Coordinatorto join our growing team. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally. Work with the largest care delivery organization in the world and start doingyour life's best work.Schedule: Office is openseven days a week, 365 days a year. This role would consist of a 40- hour work week, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 am to 6:30 pm or until last patient leaves, Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 7:30 am to 4:30 pm or until last patient leaves. The schedule will be determined by the supervisor upon hire. Rotating Holidays and Weekends.Location: 327 Broad Street, Sumter SC 29150Primary Responsibilities:Greet and check in patientsVerifies patient demographics and insurance informationCollects outstanding balances, co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurancesChecks patients out and schedules future appointmentsPerforms general clerical dutiesMeets the communication needs of the patient/ family, practice providers, and practice staffParticipate in performance improvement activitiesGreet patients in a professional and courteous mannerDirects patients to appropriate areasCheck-in' all patients, gives patient medical forms to complete and update if neededCollecting payments, printing receipts, and posting paymentsScanning and filing patients' information if neededReconciles cash drawer daily and send deposit to Department managerRetrieve and sort mail into appropriate boxesSorts and documents any returned mailMaintains a good working relationship with practice staff membersPerforms all other duties assignedMeets dress code standards: appearance is neat and cleanCompletes annual/ monthly education requirementsReports to work on time and as scheduledCompletes work in a timely mannerAttend staff meetingsEnsures patient confidentialityComplies with all practice policies and procedures.Willing to work weekends in rotation and travel to either of the 2 Urgent Cares to fulfill the business needsPerforms other duties as assignedWhat 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 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 coverage401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase PlanEducation ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)More information can be downloaded at:uhgbenefitsYou'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 Diploma/GED (or higher)1+ years of customer service or healthcare related experience1+ years of computer proficiency experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, etc.)Preferred Qualifications:1+ years of experience working in medical office position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical recordsKnowledge EMR (ECW)Knowledge of insurance carriers and managed care plansKnowledge of medical terminologySoft Skills:Ability to work independently and as a team, and maintain good judgment and accountabilityDemonstrated ability to work well with health care providersStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlinesAbility to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from othersPay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.15 to $28.80 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.UnitedHealth Groupis a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.#RPO, #RED