Associate Patient Care Coordinator - McAllen, TX
Company: Optum
Location: Mcallen
Posted on: June 2, 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 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. - - -
The -Associate Patient Care Coordinator -(Assc PCC) is responsible
for providing general functions that include patient telephonic
outreach and greeting with the purpose of scheduling, patient
registration and consent, insurance verification, and scheduling of
diagnostic and follow-up appointments to support the goals of the
Practice Support Unit (PSU). A primary focus of this position is to
schedule patients with PSU providers for a comprehensive annual
screening visit.
Schedule: -Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST
Location: -3300 N McColl Rd, McAllen, TX
Primary Responsibilities:
Prepares weekly reports including documentation for management
regarding the status of Data Rap appointments and general patient
information
Oversees the membership report and ensure that information provided
by the information technology department is updated on a bi-weekly
basis to reflect all current patient data
Coordinates initial patient contact and ensures patient eligibility
to clinic and verifies that the appropriate primary care physician
is listed prior to setting up appointments
Prepares and mails out new patient packets to include welcome
letter, magnets, bios, and appointment confirmation dates
Initiates Comfort Care appointments for patients as needed and
trouble shoots problems that may arise between Comfort Care and the
patient
Completes a monthly membership report to review new members and to
check for patients that are not reachable
Coordinates with PHC customer service for patients that are not
reachable as well as involving management to take next steps to
follow-up with the patient
Validates patients' attestation sheets and conducts research to
determine when a patient may need a follow-up visit
Coordinates with the physicians and ensures a timely submission of
the attestation sheets to the Data Rap department
Reviews and tracks the Data Rap process to ensure patients are
scheduled in a timely manner and or re-schedule as needed
Provides customer service to patients in person and via phone.
Greets patients as they arrive and ensures appropriate paperwork
and accompanying documentation is completed and collected for
patient file and billing
Inputs and/or updates patient demographic information in RIS and
advises on the collection of patient payment
Schedule routine and follow-up appointments. Reviews all incoming
faxes and routes to the appropriate area of the clinic
Serves as a team lead as needed by the Clinic Administrator or
Supervisor, Clinic Operations
Performs all other related duties as assigned
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)
3+ years of experience working in a medical office
Intermediate level of proficiency in PC software computer skills
such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and other departmental
specific programs/applications
Ability to commute 25% of the time
Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver's license
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
Possess planning, organizing, conflict resolution, negotiating and
interpersonal skills
Independent problem identification/resolution and decision-making
skills
Ability to prioritize, plan, and handle multiple tasks, demands
simultaneously
Strong communication and inter-personal skills
Excellent written, verbal and communication skills
Bilingual in English & Spanish
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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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