Associate Patient Care Coordinator - Glendale, CA
Company: Optum
Location: Glendale
Posted on: May 26, 2025
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Job Description:
$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
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 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. -Join us to start -Caring. Connecting. Growing
together. - - -
This position is full-time (40 hours/week), any day of the week.
Hours are varied, could be day, evening, or overnight, and will be
discussed during the interview. It may be necessary, given the
business need, to work occasional overtime.
Our office is located at 1420 S Central Ave., Glendale CA 91204.
This position will be in the ER Admitting Department. -
This role will require the need to work all our three overnight
shifts, which are 4pm to 2:30am, 6pm to 4:30am, 8pm to 6:30am, as
scheduled.
Primary Responsibilities: -
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of specific registration
requirements for all areas, including but not limited to: Main
Admitting, OP Registration, ED Registration, Maternity and
Rehabilitation units
Ensures complete, accurate and timely entry of demographic
information into the ADT system at the time of registration
Properly identifies the patient to ensure medical record numbers
are not duplicated
Responsible for reviewing assigned accounts to ensure accuracy and
required documentation is obtained and complete
Meet CMS billing requirements for the completion of the MSP,
issuance of the Important Message from Medicare, issuance of the
-Observation Notice, and other requirements, as applicable and
documenting completion within the hospital's information system
-for regulatory compliance and audit purposes
Collects and enters required data into the ADT system with emphasis
on accuracy of demographic and financial information to ensure
appropriate reimbursement
Carefully reviews all information entered in ADT on pre-registered
accounts. Verifies all information with patient at time of
registration; corrects any errors identified
Identify all forms requiring patient/guarantor signature and
obtains signatures
Ensures all required documents are scanned into the appropriate
system(s)
Identifies all appropriate printed material hand-outs for the
patient and provides them to the patient/guarantor (Patient Rights
and Responsibilities, HIPAA Privacy Act notification, Advance
Directive, etc.)
Follows "downtime" procedures by manually entering patient
information; identifying patient's MRN in the MPI database,
assigning a financial number; and, accurately entering all
information when the ADT system is live
Follows EMTALA-compliant registration steps for both Emergency
Department and Labor and Delivery areas
Assesses self-pay patients for presumptive eligibility and when
appropriate, initiates the process
In the Emergency Department follows protocol for special cases,
including but not limited to 5150, Sexual Assault Response Team
-(SART), Domestic Violence patients, Child Protective Services,
incarcerated patients, Worker Compensation patients, auto
accidents, animal bite reporting, etc. as required
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions
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)
1+ years of experience working in a hospital Patient Registration
department, physician office setting, healthcare insurance company,
revenue cycle vendor, and/or other revenue cycle related roles
1+ years of experience working in medical terminology
1+ years of experience in requesting and processing financial
payments
Intermediate level of computer proficiency
Ability to work on-site at our Emergency Department at -1420 S
Central Ave., -Glendale -CA -91204
Ability to work all our overnight shifts (10:00am - 8:30pm and
4:00pm - 2:30am) as scheduled -
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of charity care programs as well as the various
government and non-government programs
Experience with MS4 and Cerner
Strong knowledge of both government and commercial insurances
Bilingual fluency
Soft Skill:
Thorough understanding of insurance policies and procedures - -
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**PLEASE NOTE** The sign-on bonus is only available to external
candidates. - Candidates who are currently working for UnitedHealth
Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part
time or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to
receive a sign on bonus. -
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The salary range for this role is $16.00 -to $28.85 -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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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. -
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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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