Associate Patient Coordinator/Medical Assistant

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.

At Eugene Therapy of Oregon (part of Optum Behavioral Care), our mission is to provide exceptional mental healthcare to children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couples, family therapy and adult psychiatric care. We strive to improve individual mental health by improving relationships. We take a non-pathology-based approach (meaning free from blame) to treating a myriad of relational and mental health conditions. Our clinicians are focused on meeting the mental health needs of our neighbors in Eugene, Portland, Bend, and surrounding communities.

As an Associate Patient Care Coordinator/Medical Assistant at Eugene Therapy, you will be responsible for providing support to patients and the clinical staff. The Associate Patient Care Coordinator/Medical Assistant will support providers with the check in and check out process for patients, register new patients, prepare paperwork and review for accuracy, verify completion of consent and insurance eligibility, process time of service collections, handle existing patient communications, manage internal referrals, and ensure work locations are presentable and welcoming.

Location: 399 E. 10th Ave. Eugene, OR 97401.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8am-5pm PST.

• Review each patient's chart prior to appointment and ensure consents and insurance verification is complete
• Support providers with patient check in and check out; obtain registration forms, collect and upload insurance cards and identification, verify completion of consents and confirm insurance eligibility
• Assist with onboarding new patients, help patient's access patient portal, prepare and confirm completion of paperwork, ensure consents and insurance verification are complete
• Process payments or co-pays, deductibles, co-insurance, self-pay, and missed appointment fees
• Assist in update and/or scheduling of existing patients, including assisting with internal referrals initiated by the provider
• Answer phone calls and return voicemails; record all requests in the EHR system for Provider follow-up
• Inventory, submit order requests, and restock supplies
• Monitor clinician/admin/OBC inbox and respond accordingly and take necessary steps
• Ensure all locations are welcoming and adhere to brand guidelines
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidentiality
• Ability to be cross trained as a Medical Assistant (MA)
• Assist with prescription refills and records request
• Performs other duties as assigned

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
• 401(k) 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: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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)
• 2+ 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 records
• 1+ years of EHR (Electronic Health Record) experience
• 1+ years of computer proficiency experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience with insurance verification
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently and as a team, and maintain good judgment and accountability
• Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent 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 others

Pay 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 Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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