Per Diem Associate Patient Care Coordinator - Waukesha, WI

Company: Optum
Location: New Berlin
Posted on: June 30, 2025

Job Description:

$750 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS Explore opportunities with Optum , in strategic partnership with ProHealth Care. ProHealth Care is proud to be a leader in health care services, serving Waukesha County and the surrounding areas for more than a century. Explore opportunities across the full spectrum of care as you help us improve the well-being of the community with your skills, compassion and innovation. Be part of a collaborative environment that strives for excellence, nurtures respect and ensures high-quality care delivery to our patients. Join us in making an impact as an Optum Team Member supporting Pro Health Care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together . Pewaukee Campus, part of Optum, has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Per Diem Associate Patient Care Coordinator to join our team. The Associate 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. Location: N16 W24 131, Riverwood Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188 Schedule: Hours are as needed must be open to working 6:30am to 8:00pm Monday-Friday and Weekends from 7:45am to 4:00pm. Primary Responsibilities: Greets visitors and patients in person, or communicates by telephone or video conferencing, upholding excellent customer service Enters and updates patient demographic and financial information, ensuring the patient is fully registered as early in the process as possible Obtains appropriate applications and forms, confirming signatures are on file. Photocopies/scans documents as needed Provides patients with financial responsibility information and collects patient liabilities, documents amount in the appropriate fields, and balances the cash box daily Works with partnering departments (Financial Counseling, Scheduling, Financial Clearance, and clinical areas) to ensure all aspects of the patient's encounter are completed as needed Provides wayfinding instructions and assists with hospital information as requested Coordinates patient admission needs, bed assignments, and tracking boards where applicable Meets or exceeds audit accuracy standards. Works worklists and error reports timely, and proactively seeks assistance to resolve as needed May perform other duties upon request 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 years of customer service experience in an office setting or professional work environment Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Products Ability to work within the hours of 6:30am to 8:00pm Monday - Friday and weekends from 7:45am to 4:00pm Must be 18 years of age or older Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a medical office or hospital admitting/registration office Experience with electronic medical records system Knowledge of medical terminology Soft Skills: Strong communication and customer service skills both in person and via phone Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability Demonstrated ability to work well with others Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others 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. 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. 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. 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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. RPO, RED

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