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Optum

Associate Clinical Administrative Coordinator

Optum, Ellsworth, Maine, United States, 04065

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Associate Clinical Administrative Coordinator Apply for the Associate Clinical Administrative Coordinator role at Optum.

Location 50 Union St., Ellsworth, ME 04605

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 needyria 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.

Primary Responsibilities

Completes scanning, deficiency analysis, vital statistics, and release of information functions adhering to HIPAA, State & Federal statutes on release of information, and Joint Commission / CMS requirements for chart completion

Always safeguard patient’s protected health information

Must be able to go to the nursing units to pick up charts

Pack charts in boxes or bags for scanning

Analyze charts to ensure documentation completion and assign missing items to practitioners according to hospital policies and procedures

Complete weekly reporting of deficiencies according to hospital policies and procedures

Complete monthly audit on hospital charts on the nursing units to ensure documentation completion according to hospital policies / procedures, and regulatory bodies standards (Joint Commission, CMS, HFAP)

Answer incoming calls for the Release of Information call center

Abstract required information in the Cerner and the ROI application

Maintain established quality & productivity benchmarks

Log requests pertaining to continuing care and patient / authorized representative requests

Maintains and exhibits current knowledge of profession and completes required continuing education

Maintains a safe environment complying with NLH policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and / or protocol when involved or observed

May perform other duties upon request

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED (or higher)

1+ years of healthcare customer service experience analyzing and solving customer problems

Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel (ability to create, edit, save, and send documents and spreadsheets)

Ability to work onsite at 50 Union St., Ellsworth, ME 04605

Init elligibility to work flexible shift schedules during normal business hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM from Monday - Friday. It may be necessary, given business need, to work occasional weekends

Full Flu vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate Flu 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

Must be 18 years of age OR older

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with working within the health care industry and with health care insurance

Experience in working with Medicare and / OR Medicaid Services

Experience of working in a metric-driven work environment

Call center experience

A clerical or administrative support background

generated Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT codes

Pay and Benefits Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.15 to $28.80 per hour based on full-time employment. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution пенсион (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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. 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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