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Patient Care Coordinator


Company : Optum


Location : Henderson, NV


Created : 2026-01-19


Job Type : Full Time


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. Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration, and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)We are looking for a Patient Care Coordinator in our Henderson, NV Office. A Patient Care Coordinator works cooperatively with all members of the care team and supports the vision of Positive Patient Experience (PPE), answers phones, responds appropriately and routes calls as needed, responds appropriately and timely to patients request regarding appointments or exams, reviews referrals/orders for appropriateness and scan, create, protocol, tasking, and scheduling. Schedules for appointments telephonically, inbound, and outbound, schedules appointments according to scheduling guidelines, policy and procedures, department productivity and quality standards and resolves routine to moderately complex issues, refers to supervisor when appropriate.Work hours: 8:00 am to 5:00pm Monday - FridayLocation: 1655 East Cactus Avenue Henderson, NVPrimary Responsibilities:Greet all external and internal customers in a courteous manner. Check in patients, collect insurance information and patient paperwork as neededConfirming patient eligibility and benefitsGreet and check in all patients ~110/dayEntering/verifying patient insurance information at check-inMake, verify, and schedule appointments, including updating demographicsCollect patient co-pays and co-insurance amounts due. Reconcile daily collectionsAssist with incoming calls, logging into call queueCheck out duties including scheduling return visits, scheduling and obtaining authorization for outpatient special procedures/appointments, initiating referrals to outgoing specialistsAccessing and utilizing third party portals for referrals, authorization, Prescription Monitoring Program, HIE, etc.Daily completion of tasks and email communicationsScan and attach patient medical records and documentsAssists co-workers and team members with duties when requested or assigned, to include but not limited to, floating to other areasWhat 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 HolidaysMedical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving accountDental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase PlanEducation ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)More information can be downloaded at: be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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) OR 2+ years of medical office experience2+ years of medical office experience2+ years of customer service experience2+ years of EMR experienceIntermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointPreferred Qualifications:1+ years of experience checking in patientsMedical TerminologyBilingual (English/Spanish) Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $17.98 to $32.12 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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 #REDBy applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by StaffAttract to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs.See United Healthcare Privacy Policy at and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at and Terms of Use at