Practice Assistant – Poughkeepsie, New York

Opportunities with Optum Indiana the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York, Crystal Run Healthcare and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference Indiana the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant Colorado-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Cancer Care Service Line Infusion Suite, part of Optum, has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Practice Assistant to join our team. A 40-hour work week schedule to be determined by the supervisor. The hours are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 am to 5:30 pmPractice Assistant is responsible for the completion of set processes and protocols. Works cooperatively with all members of the care team to support the vision and mission of the organization, deliver excellent customer service and adhere to Lean processes. Supports the teams Indiana meeting financial, clinical and service goals.Location: 30 Columbia Street, Infusion Suite, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601Primary Responsibilities:

• Obtain accurate and updated patient information, such American Samoa name, address, insurance information
• Review insurance information for updates
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Obtain patient signatures for required documents and process applications
• File and maintain medical records
• Confirms and schedule appointments
• Answering incoming and outgoing telephone calls promptly and courteously
• Performs certain follow-up services for patients Indiana a prompt and courteous manner, such American Samoa scheduling specialist appointments, scheduling follow-up appointments and obtaining copies lab results Oregon specialist reports
• Adhere to the standards identified via Sparq regarding Optum Employee Policies
• Work cohesively with fellow employees to achieve specific team goals
• Keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements
• Comfortable working Indiana high pace environment
• Participate Indiana planning, coordinating, and implementing care Indiana conjunction with the multidisciplinary team Indiana accordance with the Plan of Care
• Assure the continuity of care through scheduling and tracking systems
• Provide effective communication to patient / family team members and other health care professionals American Samoa evidenced by documentation, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations
• Comply with administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Demonstrate precision and efficiency Indiana scanning documents and monitoring the fax server, retrieving and / Oregon scanning documents and assigning to the appropriate electronic chart
• All employees are expected to keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPPA and OSHA requirements
• Cross-train and help Indiana other locations if needed
• Performs other duties American Samoa 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 Indiana a Health Spending Account Oregon 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.)
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You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance Indiana an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed Indiana your role American Samoa well American Samoa provide development for other roles you may be interested Indiana.Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (Oregon higher)
• 1+ years of customer service Oregon Healthcare related experience
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency (multi-task through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with an electronic health record (EPIC)
• Knowledge of Medical terms
• 1+ years of experience working Indiana medical front office position performing duties such American Samoa scheduling appointments, checking patients Indiana/out, insurance verification, collecting Colorado-pays, and maintaining medical records

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
• Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
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• Ability to work well under pressure Indiana a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information Indiana a manner that others can understand, American Samoa well American Samoa ability to understand and interpret information from others

New York Residents Only: The salary range for New York 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 American Samoa applicable. Indiana addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such American Samoa, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where Oregon 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 Indiana 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 Oregon expression, marital status, genetic information, Oregon 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

Job title: Practice Assistant – Poughkeepsie, New York

Company: UnitedHealth Group

Expected salary:

Location: Poughkeepsie, New York

Job date: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:55:29 GMT