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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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Optum Surgery 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: This is 37.5-hour work week hours to be determined by the supervisor upon hire. Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Schedule may change due to business needs.
Location: 2800 Marcus Avenue, Suite 204, Second Floor, Lake Success, NY 11042
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Obtain accurate and updated patient information, such as name, address, insurance information
- Perform insurance verification on the date of service
- Check In/Check Out patients
- Obtain patient signatures for required documents
- File and maintain medical records
- Confirms and schedule appointments
- Follow the collections procedures according to Optum Medical guidelines
- Answers incoming phone calls in a courteous and prompt manner; directs calls and takes messages
- Ability to maintain a work queue list - complete any pending actions ie referrals, scheduling appointments
- Perform referral documentation promptly
- Performs certain follow-up services for patients in a prompt and courteous manner, such as scheduling specialist appointments, scheduling follow-up appointments
- Adhere to the standards identified via Sparq regarding Optum Employee Policies
- Work cohesively with fellow employees to achieve specific team goals
- Comfortable working in high pace environment
- Assure the continuity of care through scheduling and tracking systems
- Provide effective communication to patient / family team members and other health care professionals as evidenced by documentation, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations
- Comply with administrative policies to ensure quality of care
- Demonstrate precision and efficiency in scanning documents and monitoring the fax server, retrieving and / or scanning documents and assigning to the appropriate electronic chart
- Ability to be cross trained as coordinator
- Ability to schedule surgeries and obtain insurance authorizations
- All employees are expected to keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements
- Performs other duties as assigned
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.)
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1+ years of experience working in medical office position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records or healthcare related experience
- 1 plus years of computer proficiency experience (multi-task through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word)
- Ability to cover other offices if needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with an electronic health record (EPIC)
- Knowledge of Medical terms
- Knowledge of insurance carriers and managed care plans
SOFT SKILLS:
- Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
- Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
- 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
- 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
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). The hourly pay for this role will range from $18 to $32 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.
INTRODUCTION
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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Optum Surgery 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: This is 37.5-hour work week hours to be determined by the supervisor upon hire. Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Schedule may change due to business needs.
Location: 2800 Marcus Avenue, Suite 204, Second Floor, Lake Success, NY 11042
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Obtain accurate and updated patient information, such as name, address, insurance information
- Perform insurance verification on the date of service
- Check In/Check Out patients
- Obtain patient signatures for required documents
- File and maintain medical records
- Confirms and schedule appointments
- Follow the collections procedures according to Optum Medical guidelines
- Answers incoming phone calls in a courteous and prompt manner; directs calls and takes messages
- Ability to maintain a work queue list - complete any pending actions ie referrals, scheduling appointments
- Perform referral documentation promptly
- Performs certain follow-up services for patients in a prompt and courteous manner, such as scheduling specialist appointments, scheduling follow-up appointments
- Adhere to the standards identified via Sparq regarding Optum Employee Policies
- Work cohesively with fellow employees to achieve specific team goals
- Comfortable working in high pace environment
- Assure the continuity of care through scheduling and tracking systems
- Provide effective communication to patient / family team members and other health care professionals as evidenced by documentation, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations
- Comply with administrative policies to ensure quality of care
- Demonstrate precision and efficiency in scanning documents and monitoring the fax server, retrieving and / or scanning documents and assigning to the appropriate electronic chart
- Ability to be cross trained as coordinator
- Ability to schedule surgeries and obtain insurance authorizations
- All employees are expected to keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements
- Performs other duties as assigned
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.)
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1+ years of experience working in medical office position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records or healthcare related experience
- 1 plus years of computer proficiency experience (multi-task through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word)
- Ability to cover other offices if needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with an electronic health record (EPIC)
- Knowledge of Medical terms
- Knowledge of insurance carriers and managed care plans
SOFT SKILLS:
- Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
- Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
- 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
- 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
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). The hourly pay for this role will range from $18 to $32 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Patient Care Coordinator
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree field to directly relate to patient care coordination. A degree in healthcare administration, public health, or nursing typically qualifies. A general business degree alone may trigger a Request for Evidence.
Target hospital systems with H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Patient Care Coordinator roles by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for this specific occupation code, so you're applying to companies that have already cleared that path.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating offers
Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct Standard Occupational Classification code for your role and the employer's metro area. Your offered salary must meet at least Level I prevailing wage or the LCA will be rejected by DOL.
Ask employers about their E-Verify enrollment status
Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to legally sponsor your H-1B. Many smaller outpatient clinics and private practices aren't enrolled, which blocks sponsorship entirely regardless of their willingness to hire you.
Time your job search around the H-1B cap registration window
USCIS opens H-1B cap registration each March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, you'll need a job offer confirmed before registration closes to be included in that year's lottery selection.
Gather clinical coordination credentials before interviewing
Certifications like the Certified Patient Experience Professional or credentials from NAHQ strengthen your specialty occupation argument. Employers sponsoring H-1B for this role often require documented credentials to justify the degree-level requirement in the LCA.
H-1B Visa Patient Care Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Patient Care Coordinator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. If the job description accepts any bachelor's degree or lists a degree as preferred rather than required, the specialty occupation argument weakens. Roles at large hospital systems with formal degree requirements in healthcare administration or clinical fields tend to hold up better during adjudication.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Patient Care Coordinators?
Large nonprofit hospital systems, academic medical centers, and multi-site outpatient groups are the most consistent sponsors for this role. Smaller private practices and for-profit urgent care chains sponsor less frequently because they often lack the HR infrastructure to manage the LCA and I-129 filing process. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B Labor Condition Application process work for this role?
Your employer files the LCA with DOL before submitting the I-129 petition to USCIS. The LCA certifies that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the Patient Care Coordinator occupation in your work location. DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days. The certified LCA is then included in the full H-1B petition package sent to USCIS.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B status as a Patient Care Coordinator?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer once they file an I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. Your new employer must file a new LCA and I-129 for the Patient Care Coordinator role at their location before your first day.
What O*NET occupation code applies to Patient Care Coordinator roles?
Most Patient Care Coordinator positions are classified under the O*NET code for Medical and Health Services Managers or, in some cases, Social and Community Service Managers, depending on how the employer structures the role. The classification matters because it determines which Standard Occupational Classification code your employer uses on the LCA, which in turn sets the prevailing wage your offered salary must meet.