Part Time Patient Coordinator - Edmonds, WA - UnitedHealth Group

**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.** Like you, UnitedHealth Group is strong on innovation. And like you, we'll go the distance to deliver high-quality care. As part of our clinical support team, you will be a key component in customer satisfaction and have a responsibility to make every contact informative, productive and positive for our members and providers. You'll have the opportunity to do live outreach, educating members about program benefits and services while also helping to manage member cases. Bring your skills and talents to a role where you'll have a chance to make an impact. This position is part-time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our Two 10-hour days between Monday-Friday. The shifts begin at 5:45am or 7:00am. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. Our office is located at 72Nd Ave W Edmonds, WA. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Manage administrative intake of members + Work with hospitals, clinics, facilities and the clinical team to manage requests for services from members and/or providers + Process incoming and outgoing referrals, and prior authorizations, including intake, notification and census roles + Assist the clinical staff with setting up documents/triage cases for Clinical Coverage Review + Handle resolution/inquiries from members and/or providers This is high volume, customer service environment. You'll need to be efficient, productive and thorough dealing with our members over the phone. You also must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes evening hours. 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 + Must be 18 years of age or older + 2+ years of customer service experience + Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook + Ability to work onsite at 21401 72nd Ave W, Edmonds, WA + Ability to work a 20 hour per week position. Two 10-hour days between Mon-Fri. The shifts begin at 5:45am or 7:00am. **Preferred Qualifications:** + 1+ years experience working within the health care Industry + 1+ years experience clerical or administrative support background + Medical terminology **Washington Residents Only:** The hourly range for this is $16.54 - $32.55 per hour. 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._ _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_ . **\#RPO #RED**