Patient care coordinator

UnitedHealth Group
Mukilteo, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/11/2024 CLOSED ON 10/9/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient care coordinator position at UnitedHealth Group?

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities.

Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring.

Connecting. Growing together.

The Associate Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for general clinic office functions that support efficient and effective patient care including patient registration, insurance verification, collection of applicable co-insurance and / or co-payments and scheduling of diagnostic and follow-up appointments and answering phones.

Schedule : 4 10-hour shifts per week (7 : 30am-5 : 30pm or 8am-6pm) with rotating and on-call weekends. Schedule is flexible and will require one closing shift until 7pm each week.

Location : th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA. Travel may be required to support other clinics, as needed, with mileage reimbursement options.

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Greet customers into the practice and provide instruction and / or direction as necessary both on the phone and in person
  • Schedule and coordinate all patient appointments as directed
  • Maintain an organized and clean work area, free of clutter
  • Prepare all documentation and records with accuracy as directed or necessary for the patient’s care
  • Meet or exceed the performance measures established by the Practice Management Dept
  • Follow establish policy and procedures related to the position
  • Participate and contribute in a team-based environment
  • Maintain a team supportive attendance record
  • Follow OSHA / WISHA (including usage of PPE) guidelines
  • Follow HIPAA regulations
  • Adapt and perform effectively in a continuously changing environment, and in occasional difficult situations

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

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.)

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)
  • 6 months of customer service experience with strong communication skills both in person and via phone

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience working in the healthcare industry
  • Knowledge of medications and medical terminology

Washington Residents Only : The hourly range for Washington residents is $16.00 to $28.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and k 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.

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.

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.

RPO #RED

Last updated : 2024-09-11

Salary : $16 - $28

Patient Care Coordinator - Cardiovasc Surgery
Providence -
Everett, WA
Patient Care Coordinator - Everett, WA
UnitedHealth Group -
Everett, WA
Patient Care Coordinator II - 278
Keplr Vision -
Mukilteo, WA

For Employer
Looking for Real-time Job Posting Salary Data?
Keep a pulse on the job market with advanced job matching technology.
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Patient care coordinator?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Patient care coordinator career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$88,701 - $109,426
Income Estimation: 
$108,271 - $125,138
Income Estimation: 
$43,363 - $53,269
Income Estimation: 
$126,460 - $161,708
Income Estimation: 
$71,494 - $94,658
Income Estimation: 
$139,765 - $198,912
Income Estimation: 
$139,765 - $198,912
Income Estimation: 
$157,049 - $237,176
Income Estimation: 
$37,588 - $46,038
Income Estimation: 
$59,107 - $75,492
Income Estimation: 
$37,266 - $44,527
Income Estimation: 
$37,588 - $46,038

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Patient care coordinator.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Health Information Management Skill

    • Income Estimation: $90,427 - $117,183
    • Income Estimation: $90,297 - $115,866
  • HIPAA Compliance Skill

    • Income Estimation: $85,505 - $117,411
    • Income Estimation: $86,901 - $107,071
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group
Hired Organization Address Knoxville, TN Full Time
This is a field based opportunity with expected travel in Knoxville and surrounding areas. At UnitedHealthcare, we’re si...
UnitedHealth Group
Hired Organization Address Shoreline, WA Full Time
Urgent Care NP or PA - Seattle, WA Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner ...
UnitedHealth Group
Hired Organization Address Centereach, NY Full Time
$1, Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates This is a full-time position with excellent benefits within 30 days! Opportuni...
UnitedHealth Group
Hired Organization Address Honolulu, HI Full Time
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Patient care coordinator jobs in the Mukilteo, WA area that may be a better fit.

Patient Care Coordinator

Coast Imaging, Lynnwood, WA

Dental Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator

Northwest Dental Services, Everett, WA