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.

Family Medical Group, NE , part of Optum, has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Patient Care Coordinator to join our team. Patient Care Coordinator 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 : The hours are Monday through Friday a 40 hour work week to be determined by the supervisor between the hours of 7:00 am to 5:00pm. Rotating Saturdays between the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Location : 2647 NE 33 rd Ave, Portland, OR 97212

Primary Responsibilities:

• Applies knowledge/skills to activities that often vary from day to day

• Demonstrates a moderate level of knowledge and skills in own function

• Requires little assistance with standard and non-standard requests

• Solves routine problems on own

• Works with supervisor to solve more complex problems

• Prioritizes and organizes own work to meet agreed upon deadlines

• Works with others as part of a team

• Assist physicians, as required in coordination of care for patients

• Works collaboratively with Centralized Services to support patient needs

• Establish and maintain relationships with service providers for patient’s coordination of care

• Ensures work is being performed according to company policies, procedures, and standards

• Provides high quality care and service excellence to our patients

• Performs other administrative and clerical duties as assigned

• Participates in a variety of department initiatives

• Ensures all OSHA, HIPAA, and other regulations are followed

• Follows proper reporting protocols for any compliance or incident reporting as needed

• Maintains strict patient and employee confidentiality

• Other duties and responsibilities, not specifically described, maybe defined, or assigned from time to time, consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities of the incumbent by management

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.)

• More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

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 higher)

• 1+ year(s) of Microsoft Office experience

• 1+ year(s) of customer service experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data analysis software

• 1+ years of electronic medical record experience

• 1+ years of health plan insurance knowledge

• Bilingual (English / Spanish)

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.

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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