Referral Coordinator - Bilingual Required

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Kissimmee
Posted on: September 18, 2023

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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life's best work. The Care Coordinator (also referred to as a Referral Coordinator) is responsible to the Center Administrator and assists with medical management data entry and referral functions.
Enters all referral, hospital, outpatient, DME and other patient specialty health service authorizations into the computer system according to Company policy and procedure
Coordinates pre-admission testing requirements with clinic personnel and patient
Completes all administrative functions associated with referral activities in a timely manner
Responsible for monitoring all referral reports not received and timely follow-up in accordance with Company policy and procedure
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.
2+ years of medical office experience with referral processing for HMO plans
-1+ years of experience coordinating pre-admission testing requirements with clinic personnel and patients
-Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to work from the office location at 461 West Oak Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741: Monday - Friday 8-5pm ET

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. 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.

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