Careers with Optum. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on an elite team. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life’s best work.(sm)
As a Senior Healthcare Services Coordinator, you will work as an extension of the local Market Consultation and provider teams by aligning to geographical regions, medical centers and/or physician practices that manage a high volume of membership.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from any location within the Greater Los Angeles CA area, as you take on some tough challenges. Territory consists of the general region surrounding both the above cities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assisting in the review of medical records to highlight opportunities for the medical staff
- Locate medical screening results/documentation to ensure the closure of gaps in care/suspect medical conditions. Will not conduct any evaluation or interpretation of Clinical data and will be supervised by licensed and/or certified staff
- Activities may include data collection, data entry, quality monitoring, In Office Assessment submission and chart collection activities
- Partner with your leadership team, the practice administrative or clinical staff to determine best strategies to support the practice and our members
- Interaction with members via telephone to assist and support an appropriate level of care. This may include making outbound calls to members and/or providers to assist in scheduling appointments, closing gaps in care or chart collection activities
- Answer inbound calls from patients and/or providers regarding appointments
- Assist members in navigating their network of providers by assisting with follow-up and specialist appointments as needed
- Communicate scheduling challenges or trends that may negatively impact outcomes
- Optimize customer satisfaction, positively impact the closing of gaps in care and productivity
- Manage time effectively to ensure productivity goals are met
- Ability to work independently in virtual setting. Ability to problem solve, use best professional judgment and apply critical thinking techniques to resolve issues as they arise
- Adhere to corporate requirements related to industry regulations/responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA requirements
- Other duties, as assigned
- Generate and analyze weekly/monthly report data to support provider group success & engagement
- Regularly review rejected submissions and proactively assist in their resolution.
- Assist with large group presentations and training provider office staff on Optum portals
- Establish and build strong relationships with both internal team members and provider office staff to foster a collaborative environment.
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 Diploma/GED
- 2 years of experience in a healthcare environment with familiarity of medical terminology and clinical issues
- 2 years of working experience with ICD- 9, ICD 10 and CPT Codes
- 2 years of working experience with Microsoft Office
- 2 years of working experience with Excel for Analysis, Calculation and Reporting
- 2+ years of working experience with and knowledge of HIPAA compliance requirements
- Willingness and ability to work in the field at least 75% of the time
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a physician, provider, and/or medical office is preferred
- EMR and HEDIS knowledge and experience
Soft Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to identify with a consumer in order to understand and align with their needs and realities
- Demonstrated ability to perform effective active listening skills to empathize with the customer in order to develop a trust and respect
- Demonstrated ability to take responsibility and internally driven to accomplish goals and recognize what needs to be done in order to achieve a goal(s).
- Demonstrated ability to turn situations around and go above and beyond to meet the needs of the customer
- Experience working in a collaborative team environment
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties based on customer and business needs
- Above average problem-solving skills
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*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Colorado Residents Only: The hourly range for Colorado residents is $20.77 to $36.88. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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