Urgent Care Receptionist Medical Assistant

Job description

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking Urgent Care Receptionist Medical Assistant to join our team in Jericho, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum Urgent Care College Point, part of Optum, has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Associate Urgent Care Receptionist Medical Assistant to join our team. Associate Urgent Care Receptionist Medical 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 in meeting financial, clinical and service goals.

Schedule: Office is open seven days a week. This role would consist of a 37.5-hour work week, Sunday through Tuesday from 1:50pm to 10:00 pm, Thursday from 6:50 am to 3:00 pm and Friday from 1:50pm to 10:00 pm. The schedule will be determined by the supervisor upon hire.

Location: 555 North Broadway, Jericho, NY 11753

Primary Responsibilities: Greet patients and conduct check-in process: Collect or verify demographic information, including key demographic fields

Load or update insurance information as needed

Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously for all specialties

Confirms and schedule appointments

Verify eligibility and authorization and flag appointment accordingly

Scan insurance card(s)

Collect co-payments and outstanding balances

Post payments received in practice management system and provide system-generated receipts

Sends patient records to primary care physician

Takes vital signs, performs EKGs and assists providers with patient care

Prepares exam rooms for patients and documents patient encounters in Epic

Performs lab testing and quality assurance

Prepares and tracks specimens sent to lab

Schedule appointments using approved scheduling guidelines

Ability to be cross trained as a medical assistant

Use call processing and other applicable functionality in the EHR to take messages and communicate with clinicians

Monitor daily reminder call logs; conduct outreach to patients requiring appointments; contact patients who, "no show," for follow up appointments for chronic conditions or preventive care

Monitor administrative tasks in the EHR and respond timely

Scan and index documents into the EHR; ensure that necessary documents, lab results, etc. are available in advance of patient visits

Assist coworkers as needed to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork

Demonstrate respect for patients and Optum staff by presenting a friendly, courteous manner at all times and maintaining patient confidentiality

Perform other duties as 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 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

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 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 or GED

1+ years of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office

1+ years of customer service or healthcare related experience

Ability to be cross trained as a medical assistant or have your certification as a medical assistant presently

Ability to cover other offices if needed

Ability to work a flexible schedule

Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of experience working in medical front office position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records

Experience working with an electronic health record (EPIC)

Knowledge of Medical terms

Soft Skills: Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability

Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines

Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16 - $29 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

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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Worksite address

jericho, NY, 11753, US

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