Patient Care Coordinator - Manhasset, NY

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

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This Patient Care Coordinator position is full-time (37.5 hours/week) and Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime and weekends. Our office is located at 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY.

We offer 4 to 5 weeks of paid training. The hours during training will be 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday - Friday.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Pre - registers and / or registers patients according to departmental policy and procedure
• Enters patient information and charges into appropriate system
• Provides patients with all pertinent information and obtains appropriate signatures on medical, legal and financial forms
• Verifies financial / insurance information using appropriate database retrieval systems
• Provides guidance and assistance to patients and staff members with regard to insurance regulations
• Accepts payment from patients; reconciles cash payments and provides appropriate feedback to Supervisor regarding various payment and / or cash issues
• Directs patients to appropriate areas following registration
• Performs various related clerical duties supporting department operations including, but not limited to, answering telephone maintaining files, scanning, keeping inventory of supplies, and informing management of all activities, needs and problems
• Maintains current knowledge base regarding insurance information and managed care guidelines; maintains knowledge base of designated networks based upon managed care contracts in order to provide assistance to patients
• Demonstrates ability to utilize data retrieval insurance eligibility systems
• Participates in quality control activities
• Reviews, assesses and evaluates patient registrations to ensure accuracy of demographic and financial information; and corrects erroneous registrations and informs Supervisor
• Performs related duties, as required

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 (or higher)
• 1 years of experience in customer service
• Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications
• Ability to work full time and flexible days (including weekends and holidays as needed), 37.5 hours per week, 8:00am - 4:00pm
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual and fluent in English and Spanish
• Hospital or physician's office patient registration experience
• Experience in insurance reimbursement and financial verification

UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.

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**PLEASE NOTE** The sign on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.

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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