Per Diem Patient Care Coordinator - Everett, WA
Company: Optum
Location: Everett
Posted on: May 12, 2025
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Job Description:
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.
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Patient Care Coordinator: Under general supervision, serves as a
liaison between patients, families/guests, and clinical staff.
Greets, directs, and admits patient in friendly, caring and
efficient manner. Ensures confidentiality of medical records and
releases medical information following established Clinic policies
and procedures. Is aware of the Surgery Centers as a whole and
knows where patients, staff and physicians are on an ongoing basis
to facilitate communications
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This position is full time Monday - Friday. Employees are required
to have the flexibility to work 1 shift a week, any of our 10-hour
shift schedules during our normal business hours of 5:45AM- 5:30PM
PST. Our office is located at 3927 Rucker ave, Everett, WA
98201.
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We offer 1 - 3 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the
training will be aligned with your schedule -
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Primary Responsibilities:
Greets patients in prompt, helpful, friendly manner.
Admits patients, verifies and updates necessary information using Epic/OpTime system. May include paper documentation.
Attentive to the patients and guests in waiting room, rounding on an as-needed basis to notify of delays in schedules and surgical/procedural status as directed by the operating room.
Works directly with the post-anesthesia care areas to direct patient guests/family to the patient bedside as requested.
Confirms with patient guests/family or ride services, if not present in the waiting room, to ensure patients have appropriate and timely transportation from the Surgery Center.
Prioritizes tasks and has ability to manage multiple duties at once.
Answers incoming telephone calls in a timely manner.
Screens telephone calls - gives routing, non-medical information to patients in preparation for their visit.
Takes brief, clear, complete messages.
Distributes and communicates messages/pertinent information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
Acts as a resource to staff, patients, and families.
Keeps stock of ASC office supplies.
Prepares needed paperwork for next day surgery cases, ensuring all paperwork is complete and available prior to the patient arriving.
Creates forms and documents for Surgery Center staff as requested
Once care is complete, collects and prepares all ASC thin chart paperwork to be scanned into the patient's surgical encounter within the electronic medical record.
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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/GED or equivalent experience
Must be 18 years or older
Experience working with Customers in a fast paced environment
Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook
Flexible to cover shifts on short notice
Ability to work 1 shift a week, any of our 10-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 5:45AM- 5:30PM PST. Our office is located at 3927 RUCKER AVE Everett WA 98201.
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Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working within the health care Industry and with health care insurance, working in a hospital, physician's office or medical clinic setting
A clerical or administrative support background
Knowledge of medical terminology -
2+ - years work experience as Receptionist in Medical setting.
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The hourly range for this role is $16.88 to $33.22 per hour based on full-time employment. 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 401k 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.
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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.
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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.
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UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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