Associate Patient Care Coordinator-Laguna Nigel, CA

Do you have compassion and a passion to help others?  Transforming healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts with the values you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve your life’s best work.(sm)
 
Centers for Family Medicine and Premier Physicians Medical Group serve the communities within Orange and southern Los Angeles counties. The combined medical group is composed of 15 practices with more than 90 physicians and mid-level providers. From pediatric and adolescent medicine, to adult and senior care, Centers for Family Medicine & Premier Physicians strive to provide a higher level of service through our unique, patient - driven model.
 
Great entry level position in healthcare!  In this position you will interact with patients and their family members, healthcare providers, insurance companies.  Learn from healthcare experts as you work side by side to improve the lives of patients!  Enjoy profound job satisfaction as you impact the care and comfort of our aging population.  We offer the benefits of working for a large, multi - national company - career opportunities, great benefits, paid time off, and more!   The successful candidate will demonstrate effective customer service and communication skills. 
 
Primary Responsibilities:


Greets patients as they arrive

Assists patient with intake processes including copying required documents

Collects co - payments, co - insurance and deductibles and issues receipts

Collect, record and balances payments

Manages cashier box and daily deposits according to company policies

Processes walk - in patients and visitors

Answers phones and schedules appointments

Manages medical records (maintains, files / scans, prepares for schedule)

Ensure all correspondence is scanned and / or filed in timely manner

Performs all other related duties as assigned

Processing referrals

Required Qualifications


1+ years of healthcare experience
Working knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology
Experience with high volume call handling
Data entry experience
Effective communication and customer service skills
High school graduate or GED  
Preferred Qualifications


Bilingual English / Spanish
Bilingual English / Farsi
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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.
 
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
 
 
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